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M20 lorry fire live: Motorway closed near Maidstone as smoke wafts across road
A lorry fire on the M20 has brought traffic to a standstill near Maidstone on Tuesday afternoon (June 6). The blaze has taken hold of the vehicle’s trailer on the eastbound carriageway between junctions five (Aylesford) and six (Maidstone / Blue Bell Hill).
Traffic is being temporarily held in the area while the incident is resolved, with congestion now stretching back to junction four. Smoke from the fire is reportedly blowing across both sides of the carriageway.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has confirmed that there are three fire engines in attendance working to bring the blaze under control. Crews are wearing breathing apparatus and are using compressed air foam to extinguish the flames.
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KFRS has also confirmed that no injuries have been reported. The carriageway is to remain closed while crews continue to tackle the fire.
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Follow our live blog below for the latest updates relating to this ongoing incident.
15:15Sam Honey
15:12Sam Honey
Update from National Highways
15:03Sam Honey
Statement from Kent Fire and Rescue service
The most recent update from KFRS states: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service is responding to a fire involving a trailer on the M20 coast bound, between Junction 5 for Aylesford and Junction 6 for Maidstone town centre. Three fire engines are in attendance and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using compressed air foam to extinguish the flames.
“No injuries have been reported. The carriageway has been closed while firefighters work at the scene. Please check for traffic updates before travelling.”
15:02Sam Honey
Good afternoon
Welcome to our live blog. Here we will be posting the latest updates relating to the ongoing lorry fire on the M20 this afternoon.
Three fire engines are currently in attendance at the scene between junctions five and six near Maidstone. Traffic is being temporarily held while the blaze is brought under control.
Be sure to check back for all of the latest on this ongoing incident.
