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Published: 6:07 am November 13, 2020
Updated: 5:51 am October 8, 2025
The M2 Motorway In Kent Has Been Closed In Both Directions Due To A Serious Fire Involving An Hgv

The #M2 in Kent has been closed both directions between junction 5 #Stockbury and junction 6 #Faversham due to a vehicle on fire on London bound carriageway.  This is also causing issues on coastbound as well.

Drivers reporting the blaze broke out just after 5am and they haven’t moved since. 

A lorry on fire in one of the live lanes

Kent Fire and Rescue and officers from Kent Roads Policing are on scene dealing but the effected carriageway is likely to be closed for some time due to damage to the road surface.

You are being advised to seek an alternative route. 

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