CONGESTION around Dartford Bridge after a lorry burst into flames this morning has now cleared.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at about 11.15am, close to the toll booths on the Essex-bound carriageway between J1b and 1a about 11am.

Two lanes were closed while crews dealt with the fire and the lorry was recovered.

The road has now fully reopened.

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