A car fire closed the A228 at Mereworth in both directions on Saturday afternoon. Two fire engines attended and the scene went to National Highways.

The A228 at Mereworth, about seven miles west of Maidstone, was closed in both directions on Saturday afternoon after a car fire, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.

  • What: “The carriageway was closed in both directions due to the vehicle’s location.”
  • Where: The A228 in Mereworth. Two fire engines attended and crews handed the scene over to National Highways.
  • When: The service’s report is timed 4.44pm on Saturday 14 November. No reopening time has been given.

Source: Kent Fire and Rescue Service incident report. Last checked at 9.48pm on Saturday 14 November. We will update this story when Kent Fire and Rescue Service or National Highways say more.