Lorry fire closes M20 in both directions between J8 and J9

30+ Incident Saturday 22 May 2021 11:35

Saturday 22 May 2021 13:39
Fire engines: 5
Partner agencies: Kent Police
Equipment: Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet
Special support vehicles: Bulk water carrier

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a lorry fire on the M20 London-bound, between junction 8 for Hollingbourne and junction 9 for Ashford, resulting in both carriageways being closed. Five fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus put the fire out using compressed air foam and a hose reel jet. There were no reported injuries and the cause is not yet known. The affected section of the M20 is set to remain closed for a number of hours while debris is cleared and the scene is made safe. Follow @HighwaysSEast on Twitter for road closure updates.