Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued an update after a car caught fire on the A249.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended a car fire on the A249 and has published an update on the incident.
The fire occurred near Sittingbourne on the A249, Maidstone bound, according to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The blaze is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault, KFRS stated.
Two fire engines attended the scene. Crews wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The A249 is a major road in Kent, and a vehicle fire on a busy road of this kind has the potential to cause disruption to traffic and other road users. The swift response from KFRS crews ensured the fire was brought under control.