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A lorry fire has closed the eastbound M26 in Kent and diversions are in place.<\/p>\n
The closure is between the M25 junction five at Chipstead and junction two A near Wrotham Heath.<\/p>\n
Kent Fire and Rescue Service and highways officers are at the scene. <\/p>\n
National Highways said once the fire had been extinguished, debris would need to be cleared from the carriageway and the road surface would be inspected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four engines and a bulk water carrier were deployed.<\/p>\n
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported “long delays” of more than two miles (3.2km) of trapped traffic stuck behind the lorry.<\/p>\n
Drivers following the diversion should stay on the anti-clockwise M25 to junction three and take the M20 eastbound towards Dover.<\/p>\n
Traffic cannot exit the M25 at junction five to take the A21\/A25, National Highways said.<\/p>\n
Instead motorists should continue on the M25 to junction four, exit and re-join the clockwise carriageway to then head onto the A21\/A25.<\/p>\n
Drivers are advised to allow extra journey time and to plan ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n