A stretch of the M20 was blocked due to a “massive” vehicle fire.

There were long queues on the Londonbound between Ashford at Junction 9 and Maidstone services at Junction 8.

Pictures from the carriageway showed stationary traffic and smoke billowing in the distance. Vehicles are now back on the move.

One person warned others on social media, saying: “Do not come down onto the M20 junction 9 London bound to 8! All lanes blocked and massive fire ahead.”

Traffic was also reported to be slow coastbound as drivers looked at the blaze.

Motorist Matt Gowen said: “Fire on M20 2 miles west of Jn 9 londonbound. Fire, police and traffic officers in attendance.

“Coastbound now open again as fire is out. Traffic officers were holding the traffic because the black smoke was making visibility awful.”

Londonbound traffic is now moving again.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: “Two fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished a car fire using a hose reel jet.

“No injuries have been reported.”

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