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🕐 Last verified 20 Mar, 14:40

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM20
DirectionEastbound (coastbound)
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedFri 20 Mar, 14:27
Cleared14:35
Lasted8 min
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-24917583
Views124

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M20 eastbound (coastbound) between J8 and J9 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 20 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 20 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 14:35 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. See the M20 right now.

What happened on the M20 on 20 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the M20 eastbound (coastbound) J8 to J9, reported at 14:27 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. Cleared at 14:35.

How long did it last?

8 min, from 14:27 UK time on Fri 20 Mar.

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