Update at 5pm: 

A fire involving a lorry trailer on the M20 coast bound Junction 5 for Aylesford and Junction 6 for Maidstone town centre, is now out and crews have left the scene. 

Please check for traffic updates for information on the road reopening and before travelling. 

Initial update: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is responding to a fire involving a trailer on the M20 coast bound, between Junction 5 for Aylesford and Junction 6 for Maidstone town centre. 

Three fire engines are in attendance and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using compressed air foam to extinguish the flames. 

No injuries have been reported. 

The carriageway has been closed while firefighters work at the scene. Please check for traffic updates before travelling.