Car fire on M2 between Sittingbourne and Gillingham

30+ Incident Wednesday 06 September 2023 16:09

Wednesday 06 September 2023 16:51
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: National Highways traffic officers
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet

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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car alight on the M2 coast-bound, between junction 5 for Sittingbourne and junction 4 for Gillingham. 

Two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames using hose reel jets. 

The cause is believed to be accidental, and no injuries were reported. 

Duty of care was left with the Highways Agency.