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Fire on lorry axle closes one lane of M20 London-bound between junction 5 for Aylesford and 4 for Leybourne

A lorry fire closed one lane of a busy motorway this afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the M20 London-bound between junction 5 for Aylesford and junction 4 for Leybourne.

A spokesman for the service confirmed the fire broke out on the rear axle of an articulated lorry just after 1.30pm.

Picture: Highways England
Picture: Highways England

Highways England tweeted to say one lane was closed and the vehicle had its brakes locked on.

All lanes were reopened just before 2pm.

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