Long delays after road closed following coach fire

Motorists are facing long delays in Kent after a section of the A21 was closed following a coach fire.

National Highways says the road has been closed southbound between the A225 at Morleys Roundabout and the A26 in Tonbridge, with four miles (6.43km) of congestion and delays of 45 minutes.

The incident was first reported by travel site Inrix just before 09:00 GMT.

A spokesperson for National Highways say diversions are in place and emergency services are at the scene.

Drivers are advised to take the second exit at Morleys Farm Roundabout onto the B245, and merge onto the A227 towards Tonbridge.

National Highways said drivers are to then turn left onto Bordyke/Hadlow Road, and then turn right at the second lights onto the A26 to rejoin the A21 at Vauxhall Roundabout.

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