30+ Incident Saturday 22 May 2021 11:35
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.