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Kent A21 dual carriageway closed after fuel tanker fire

News imageKathryn Schoeman Tanker on fire on A21Kathryn Schoeman
Witnesses reported several explosions and a "giant plume of smoke"

A busy dual carriageway has been closed after a fuel tanker caught fire.

The A21 remains shut in both directions while emergency services deal with aftermath of the blaze near Lamberhurst, Kent.

The fire began at about 11:45 BST and was brought under control by 16:30, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.

Andrew Seale, who saw the fire from Lamberhurst Golf Club, said he heard four explosions and then saw a "massive plume of smoke" at about 12:30 BST.

News imageKFRS The tanker was left to burnKFRS
The road will remain closed while the burned-out vehicle is removed

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours while the burned-out vehicle is recovered and emergency repairs are made to the carriageway.

Diversions are in place and Highways England has told drivers to expect delays.

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