Train services have been suspended this afternoon after a lorry caught fire close to a level crossing.

The delivery truck - understood to belong to retailer Argos - burst into flames near to the railway line in Chartham, near Canterbury, at about 12.20pm.

A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising from the stricken vehicle.

A witness said the delivery drivers were able to escape the lorry in Station Road as the fire took hold.

Southeastern says trains are currently unable to run on the line from Ashford International to Ramsgate via Canterbury West, so a bus replacement service is in operation between these stations.

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