A busy carriageway that closed due to a van fire this morning has now re-opened.

The London-bound stretch of the M20 at J7 was shut following the blaze before 7am.

Traffic built up near the A249 turn-off at Detling Hill, with tailbacks stretching back to J8 for Leeds Castle.

The road was completely re-opened just after 11am and traffic is now flowing well.

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