Miles of M20 traffic near Folkestone as emergency services called to dog on loose

A loose dog sparked an emergency response and brought traffic on the M20 to a standstill in both directions.

Motorway cameras were showing long delays on the approach to Junction 11a for Folkestone Services.

Kent Highways posted shortly after 2pm about the incident.

“Traffic is currently being held in both directions near Junction 11a due to a police incident,” it said.

“Expect delays in the area.”

It described the severity of the incident as ‘high’.

However, it is understood the incident was a dog on the loose on the carriageway.

Traffic was released at 2.30pm and delays were gradually reduced.

Meanwhile, one lane is closed on the coastbound A20 following a car fire.

Queues were building near the Roundhill Tunnel in Folkestone following the incident on the on-slip at Castle Hill interchange.