A car caught fire on the A2 at Dartford.

The incident occurred on the London-bound carriageway close to junction 2 with the M25 at 2.30pm today (January 18).

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Emergency services arrive at the scene

The car was dealt with by Highways and Kent Fire and Rescue Service and traffic is now back to normal.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “Kent Police was called at 2.30pm to reports of a car on fire on the hard shoulder on the A2.”