News | UKDramatic footage of hay lorry bursting into flames on the M2Jamie Micklethwaite22 July 2016A lorry carrying bales of hay was engulfed in flames on the M2 this morning.Startled motorists were shocked to see the huge blaze on the London-bound stretch of motorway between Faversham and Sittingbourne in Kent.Footage taken from a coach passenger showed traffic passing the lorry as flames rose through the cab and the trailer.A Kent Fire and Rescue spokeswoman confirmed they were called to the scene at 10.30am and six fire engines are battling the blaze.Lorry fire on M2 between Ashford and SittingbourneRyan DonnellyRead MoreBexleyheath house fire: Man arrested after two dogs die in South East LondonEurostar delay misery after fire caused by thieves halts trainsWoolwich Arsenal fire: Billboard blaze sparks station evacuation as hundreds are cleared from platformsShe said: "It's an articulated lorry carrying hay that's caught fire."Police are also in attendance as we've closed both lanes of the road.Motorists feared the lorry would explode (Ryan DonnellyRyan Donnelly"There are no casualties as far as we're aware. The fire engines remain at the scene."The M2 westbound between junctions five and six has been closed while the incident is dealt with.MORE ABOUTMotorwayFire
