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Fire between M20 junction 8 for Leeds and 9 for Ashford closes one lane

Natalie Tipping
15:10, 31 October 2016

One lane of the M20 was closed briefly this afternoon after a fire broke out in a vehicle.

The fire is reported to have burnt 20 square metres of grass at the side of the carriageway between junction 8 for Leeds and 9 for Ashford.

Crews were called to tackle the flames at 2.20pm, and left the scene 25 minutes later.

The fire broke out between junction 8 for Leeds and 9 for Ashford. Picture by Google Streetview
The fire broke out between junction 8 for Leeds and 9 for Ashford. Picture by Google Streetview

Traffic was slow moving past the incident.

All lanes were reopened shortly after 3pm.

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