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Car fire closes A229 Blue Bell Hill near Maidstone

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By Suz Elvey

13:47, 18 August 2016

 | Updated: 13:49, 18 August 2016

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Busy Blue Bell Hill has reopened following a car fire earlier this afternoon.

The vehicle burst into flames on a slip-road on the south-bound carriageway, close to Sandling, at about 12.30pm, police said.

Traffic ground to a halt and firefighters and police rushed to the scene.

The car burst into flames. Picture: Devon White.
The car burst into flames. Picture: Devon White.
The road has now reopened
The road has now reopened

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the occupants were out of the car when crews arrived and no one is believed to have been injured.

Kent County Council said the road has now reopened.

Accidents Fire Kent Maidstone Malling Medway Transport Suz Elvey

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