Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire on the M20 London-bound carriageway, between Junction 8 and 9 in Maidstone, earlier today.
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In addition to Kent Fire and Rescue Service, partner agencies including the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% and National Highways traffic officers were on-site to assist with traffic management and ensure the safety of all road users.
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