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The accident occurred on the A21 motorway, which is now closed in both directions.
Firefighters are urging local residents to keep their windows and doors closed while addressing the situation.
There are six fire engines on the ground fighting the fire.
A photo posted on social media shows the car on fire, with smoke rising from its cabin.
Police officers and firefighters are dealing with the incident.
There were no reports of injuries so far.
Highways England tweeted: “Accident! Southbound A21 Lamberhurst Bypass car has fire.
“The road is currently closed in both directions between the A262 and Scotney Castle while the Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police are dealing with the situation.”
The Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently at the scene of a car fire on the A21 near Lamperhurst.
It is noteworthy that six fire engines are present, and their crews are working to extinguish the flames. No further losses were recorded.
“Crews are advising everyone to avoid the area while emergency services are dealing with the incident, and the road is currently closed between the A262 and Scottney Castle.
Firefighters are also asking those who live or work in the area to close windows and doors as a precaution due to smoke.
“Please pass this message on to any friends or family who don’t have access to the Internet, thank you.”
A number of those arrested in the accident used social media to alert other road users.
Andrew Seal tweeted: “Huge explosions and shocks of smoke, A21 side road near Lamperhurst.”
Attach this to an eight-second video showing clouds of smoke rising from behind a tree line.
Seal later revealed that he took the footage from the Lamberhurst Golf Club.
Liam Behan tweeted: “Breaking news, a fuel tanker exploded near Lamperhurst Kent.”
Matt Gehr added: “Fuel tank on fire in the Lamperhurst bypass. Avoid the A21 at all costs!”
According to Kent Live, there is congestion from Kippings Cross Roundabout to Goudhurst, with further delays around Filmwell.
The paper reports that the A21 may remain closed “for some time”.
Earlier this week, Kent police made nine arrests as part of a crackdown targeting rural crime in the country.
Sgt. Darren Wilshaw, of the Rural Task Force, said: “The team works hard to combat a variety of issues faced by the rural community including anti-social off-road vehicles, rogue dealers and theft of expensive farm equipment.
“We have developed a number of apps for people in the rural community so they can share information with us quickly and the Farm Watch group now has more than 1,500 members. We do not underestimate that people in these areas can feel isolated and it is important that we use technology to ensure we are able to communicate effectively” .
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