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Crane lorry fire on M20 disrupts motorists

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Drivers are advised to check before travelling to the affected area of the M20

Motorists have been warned of disruption on the M20 motorway in Kent following a fire involving a crane lorry.

Emergency services attended the blaze on the coastbound carriageway at about 13:45 GMT on Friday, between junction one for the Swanley interchange and junction two for Wrotham.

Drivers are advised to check for updates before travelling with delays expected.

No injuries have been reported and the fire has now been put out, National Highways said.

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Kent Fire & Rescue Service said four crews were sent to the scene, where they needed to use breathing apparatus while extinguishing the blaze.

National Highways South East said lane two of the coastbound carriageway has since reopened between junction one and junction two, in a post to X, formerly Twitter.

They added lane one remains closed for the recovery operation.

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