M20 in Kent closed after crash and car fire

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 10:38 · Archive

The M20 in Kent is closed following a collision and car fire.

The M20 motorway in Kent is closed eastbound between junctions 8 and 9 near Hollingbourne and Drovers, with emergency services at the scene. National Highways warned of delays of up to 60 minutes and said the closure would remain in place for several hours.

How it is being reported

• M61 traffic - live: Huge lorry fire leaves southbound motorway closed in Greater ManchesterThe M61 in Greater Manchester is closed southbound near Bolton due to a lorry fire and oil spillage, with National Highways warning drivers to 'expect delays'The Mirror · 24 Sept, 10:29
• M20 traffic: Major motorway to remain closed 'for a number of hours' after crash and car fireDrivers in the South East of England are facing lengthy delays on the motorway this morning, with warnings that the closure will remain in place for hours. The M20 in Kent is closed eastbound between J8 Hollingbourne Interchange (Lenham, A20; Maidstone Services) and J9 Drovers Interchange (Ashford, A20; Faversham, A251). This is due to a collision and a subsequent car fire, with emergency services currently at the scene. National Highways has outlined that there are delays of 30 minutes and approximately three miles of congestion. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The serious collision has…GB News · 23 Sept, 09:13
• M20 traffic - live: Westbound closed after crash as drivers face 60 minute delaysTraffic has ground to a halt during rush hour, with National Highways warning motorists to expect delays of 60 minutes on the M20 in Kent following an accidentThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 07:44

In this story: M20 · Kent · National Highways · Hollingbourne Interchange · Drovers Interchange

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