Published: 11:43, 04 May 2024
Updated: 11:57, 04 May 2024
A long stretch of the M20 is blocked due to a “massive” vehicle fire.
Queues are building Londonbound between Ashford at Junction 9 and Maidstone services at Junction 8.
Pictures from the carriageway show stationary traffic and smoke billowing in the distance.
One person warned others on social media, saying: “Do not come down onto the M20 junction 9 London bound to 8! “All lanes blocked and massive fire ahead.”
Traffic is also reported to be slow coastbound as drivers look at the blaze.
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Motorist Matt Gowen said: “Fire on M20 2 miles west of Jn 9 Londonbound. Fire, police and traffic officers in attendance.
“Coastbound now open again as fire is out. Traffic officers were holding the traffic because the black smoke was making visibility awful. “Londonbound still stationary.”
Police and the fire service have been contacted for more information.
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