A major section of the M20 in Kent has been closed in both directions following a serious multi-vehicle crash
A significant stretch of the M20 in Kent has been shut down following a major pile-up involving more than 30 vehicles.
The motorway was closed in both directions between junction 8 at Hollingbourne and junction 9 at Ashford after the collision, which occurred at around 6.41pm on Saturday, November 7.
Kent Police have confirmed that over 30 vehicles were involved in the incident, with emergency services racing to the location. Two people have suffered injuries, while an air ambulance crew was also dispatched to the vicinity, travelling by road.
National Highways traffic officers are providing assistance with the situation and controlling traffic flow.
One injured individual has been transported to a London hospital. The second casualty has been conveyed to a local hospital.
Additional motorists caught up in the incident have received injuries not considered to be life-threatening. Emergency services remain at the location, including an air ambulance team who travelled by car, reports the Express.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also present to assist with traffic control.
Road closures have been implemented on both the London-bound and coast-bound carriageways between junction 9 and 8. Reports indicate the closures are expected to continue overnight.
Diversions have been established and drivers not caught up in the incident are advised to avoid the vicinity and seek alternative routes.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or who possesses dash cam footage is urged to contact Kent Police via its live chat function quoting reference 07-1245.
What diversions are in place?
Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M20 at J9 onto the A20 Fougeres Way.
- At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto the A20 towards Hollingbourne.
- At the Hollinbourne Interchange roundabout, take the 1st exit to re-join the M20 at J8.
Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M20 at J8 and take the third exit at the roundabout and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A20 towards Ashford.
- Remain on the A20 until you reach Drovers roundabout.
- At the roundabout, take the the first exit onto the A20 Fougeres Way.
- At the roundabout, take the third exit to re-join the M20 at J9.
