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M20 Lanes Closed After Vehicle Fire

Traffic delays reported near M26 interchange due to incident.

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Two lanes of the M20 motorway were closed on Tuesday morning after a vehicle caught fire. The incident led to significant traffic delays, with queues forming on the carriageway.

The closure affected traffic travelling in the vicinity of the M26 interchange. Emergency services attended the scene to deal with the vehicle fire and manage traffic flow.

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Further updates on the reopening of the lanes and the extent of the traffic disruption were not immediately available. Drivers were advised to seek alternative routes where possible.

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+Why were lanes closed on the M20?

Two lanes of the M20 were closed on Tuesday morning because a vehicle caught fire. This incident caused traffic to build up on the motorway.

+What was the impact of the closure?

The closure of two lanes on the M20 resulted in queues forming on the motorway. The disruption occurred near the M26 interchange.

+When will the lanes reopen?

Information regarding the reopening of the M20 lanes following the vehicle fire was not available at the time of reporting. Drivers were advised to check for updates.

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