[Location: Ashford] Traffic held and lane blocked after M20 vehicle fire
Kent Online 2026-10-05 19:06:45
Context: A vehicle fire on the M20 motorway between Junction 9 at Ashford and Junction 8 at Leeds Castle has caused traffic to be halted and a lane to be blocked, with drivers heading towards London affected by the incident. The fire occurred earlier in the evening, prompting a response from emergency services. National Highways has reported delays of around 15 minutes in the area.
Key Facts
- Traffic was halted on the M20 motorway between Junction 9 at Ashford and Junction 8 at Leeds Castle due to a vehicle fire.
- One lane on the M20 remains blocked by the incident, according to traffic monitoring tool Inrix.
- National Highways reports delays of around 15 minutes in the area.
- It is currently unknown if anyone has been injured in the incident.