Blaze on M20 Sparks Major Traffic Chaos in Kent
Car Ignites on Hard Shoulder
Fire crews rushed to the M20 in Kent this afternoon (Sunday, 2 August) after a car suddenly burst into flames on the hard shoulder. The fiery incident happened near Aylesford, close to Junction 5.
Traffic Snarls as Lanes Shut
Police closed two lanes of the southbound carriageway while firefighters tackled the blaze. Restrictions also hit both Londonbound and coastbound traffic, snarling journeys across the busy motorway.
Drivers Warned to Take Care
Motorists travelling between Junctions 4 and 5 were advised to proceed with caution as emergency services worked to bring the situation under control.
