Train disruptions after fire under bridge

The fire under a bridge near Ebbsfleet International has been extinguished

A fire that broke out under a bridge has caused train disruptions in parts of Kent.

At about 17:15 BST on Friday, Southeastern said trains were unable to run between Ebbsfleet and Ashford because of a fire near Ebbsfleet International.

Eurostar services were also delayed by up to an hour to and from London St Pancras International, and disruptions were expected until about 21:00, the service provider said.

The line was reopened at about 19:15, but trains had to run at a lower speed over the bridge.

Network Rail said the fire had been put out and apologised to passengers for any inconvenience