Firefighters were called after a van caught fire at the Darenth Interchange this afternoon.

The van was reported alight on the A2 slip road leading to the M25, just before 2pm.

Footage of the van on fire. Credit: Jay Jackson

Three lanes were closed while emergency services attended and there were long delays in the area.

One eyewitness said firefighters were quickly on the scene, and the road was opened as quickly as possible after the area was made safe.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus worked to extinguish the fire.

No casualties were reported and the cause is not yet known.

Crews were on the scene for just over an hour.