M20 Motorway Shutdown After Car Goes Up in Flames Near Ashford

The M20 motorway was shut down briefly on Sunday after a car burst into flames between Junction 8 and Junction 9, just four miles from Ashford.

Flames Cause Chaos on Coastbound Carriageway

Kent Police quickly closed the coastbound carriageway. Traffic was diverted onto the A20 as fire crews battled the blaze using a hose reel.

All Clear: No Injuries Reported

Thankfully, no one was hurt in the fiery incident. The motorway reopened after emergency services cleared the scene.

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