There were long delays on the M20 this evening due to a fire.

A vehicle caught alight at around 5.45pm on the coastbound carriageway at Junction 8 for Leeds Castle and the A20.

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The motorway was partially blocked and heavy traffic was being reported.

It has since been cleared.