A MAJOR motorway has been closed due to a lorry fire – with motorists warned of delays of up to 45 minutes.
The M20 has been closed westbound near Paddock Wood, Kent, as fire crews battle to put out the blaze this morning.
The M20 has been closed westbound as fire crews battle to put out the blaze
Emergency services were scrambled to
National Highways said: “Work to extinguish the fire continues at scene.
“The M20 westbound remains closed between J3 (M26) and J1 (M25).
“We’re working to reopen a lane. Traffic being diverted via M26 and M25.
“Delays in excess of 45 minutes, approx. 4 miles of congestion.“
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