Firefighters were called to a car blaze on the M20 last night but the occupants were nowhere to be found.

Crews were dispatched to the coastbound carriageway, near junction 3 for Sevenoaks, just before 12.20am today.

After the flames were extinguished, officers from Kent Police began a search of the area for the driver or any passengers.

Patrols called the force helicopter for assistance but no one was located.

Inquires are ongoing.