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M20 Closed After Lorry Fire; Drivers Urged to Diversion

9/8/2025

Summary

Story summary

A lorry fire closed the M20 westbound in Kent, impacting traffic between Junctions 3 and 1.
Kent Fire and Police are on-site managing the incident.
Drivers should use diversion routes via the M26 and M25.
A crash between a bus and a car closed the A77 at Cairnryan, blocking ferry terminal access.
Emergency services are on the scene; motorists should avoid the area.
A tree blockage on Tebourba Way in Southampton temporarily merged lanes, but the road is now clear.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, a lorry fire on the M20 caused significant traffic disruptions in the UK, echoing a major pile-up involving over 100 vehicles on the M25 the same year. These incidents underscore ongoing challenges in road safety and emergency response in the region, as authorities like Kent Fire and Police continue to manage critical traffic situations affecting thousands of motorists.

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Story summary

A lorry fire closed the M20 westbound in Kent, impacting traffic between Junctions 3 and 1.
Kent Fire and Police are on-site managing the incident.
Drivers should use diversion routes via the M26 and M25.
A crash between a bus and a car closed the A77 at Cairnryan, blocking ferry terminal access.
Emergency services are on the scene; motorists should avoid the area.
A tree blockage on Tebourba Way in Southampton temporarily merged lanes, but the road is now clear.

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