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M20 closed Londonbound after vehicle fire near Leybourne

17:29, 08 September 2020

updated: 17:43, 08 September 2020

There are lengthy delays on the M20 after a vehicle burst into flames.

The motorway was closed Londonbound near Leybourne after the fire at 5pm.

The M20 was closed after a vehicle fire between Junction 4 and 3. Image from Kent Highways
The M20 was closed after a vehicle fire between Junction 4 and 3. Image from Kent Highways

Kent County Council Highways department said the motorway was closed between Junction 4 (A228 Leybourne/Snodland) and Junction 3 (M26).

Emergency services are in attendance, and drivers are asked to use caution the approach and use alternate routes where possible.

Lanes 3 and 4 have since been re-opened but lanes 1 and 2 remain closed.

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