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One lane closed on coastbound M20 at Junction 13 for Folkestone following vehicle fire

One lane was closed on a motorway following a vehicle fire.

It was affecting traffic on the coastbound M20 at Junction 13 for Folkestone and the A20.

One lane has closed on the coastbound M20 at Junction 13. Picture: National Highways
One lane has closed on the coastbound M20 at Junction 13. Picture: National Highways

Lane one of two was closed while emergency services tackled the blaze.

Traffic was temporarily held but later able to move past.

A fire service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a van alight on A20 Coastbound, Folkestone.

“Two fire engines attended, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames using foam.

“No injuries were reported.”

Police and fire crews were called at 1.40pm and left the scene at 2.11pm.

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