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| M26: Road reopens after five-hour closure for lorry fire | |
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| National Highways said a diversion had been in place around the closure | National Highways said a diversion had been in place around the closure |
| The eastbound M26 in Kent has reopened after a lorry fire caused it to close for about five hours. | The eastbound M26 in Kent has reopened after a lorry fire caused it to close for about five hours. |
| National Highways said shortly after 15:00 GMT the carriageway had reopened, but there was 12 miles (19km) of congestion on the approach. | National Highways said shortly after 15:00 GMT the carriageway had reopened, but there was 12 miles (19km) of congestion on the approach. |
| The road had been closed between the M25 junction five at Chipstead and junction two A near Wrotham Heath. | The road had been closed between the M25 junction five at Chipstead and junction two A near Wrotham Heath. |
| Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four engines and a bulk water carrier had been deployed. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four engines and a bulk water carrier had been deployed. |
| Traffic monitoring site Inrix said an earlier lane closure on the M25 was adding to queues. | Traffic monitoring site Inrix said an earlier lane closure on the M25 was adding to queues. |
| Drivers are advised to allow extra journey time and to plan ahead. | Drivers are advised to allow extra journey time and to plan ahead. |
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