M20 blocked near Brands Hatch due to vehicle fire

A vehicle fire has forced traffic to be held on the M20.

Firefighters are battling the blaze on the motorway near Brands Hatch.

A vehicle fire has blocked the M20 near Brands Hatch. Picture: National Highways

Traffic reports say the incident took place at about 8.40pm and the road has been blocked for almost an hour.

The road is closed between junction 2 for the A20 and Brands Hatch to junction 1 for the M25 at the Swanley Interchange.

Two of three lanes are closed.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10pm and 10.15pm, according to National Highways.