A man in his 30s has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the M20 in Kent this morning. The collision occurred on the London-bound carriageway between junctions 9 and 8 at Lenham, involving a white Mercedes lorry, a black Nissan Qashqai, and a white Scania articulated lorry.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.27am. The driver of the Nissan, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. The driver of the Mercedes lorry was airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries.
The London-bound carriageway remains closed and is expected to remain shut for several hours. The coast-bound carriageway was temporarily closed to allow the air ambulance to land but has since reopened. A diversion is in place via the A20.
Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw the vehicles before the crash to come forward. Information can be provided by calling 01622 798538 or emailing sciu.td@kent.police.uk, quoting reference EW/JG/080/25.
