A car caught fire and flipped on its side on the A2 near Dartford Heath.

The incident happened on the London-bound carriageway at about 5:20pm on Boxing Day.

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The car fire on the A2 near Dartford Heath, picture by @damientorr

The vehicle involved is believed to be a Smart car.

The blaze caused traffic by the Bexleyheath turn-off.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “ We were called at 5.18pm on Boxing Day to a report of a car on its side and on fire on the A2 London-bound near Dartford Heath.

“No injuries were reported.”