Vehicle fire closes stretch of M20 near Ashford

Listeners report that both sides of the motorway were stopped due to the smoke.

Author: Adam RichardsonPublished 4th May 2024
Last updated 4th May 2024

There's major disruption on one of the South East's key motorways as emergency crews work to extinguish a vehicle fire on the M20.

At least one lane heading towards London has been closed between Junction 8 for Ashford and Junction 9 for Maidstone Services.

It's also understood that the coast-bound carriageway is experiencing delays after traffic was stopped for safety due to the smoke.

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