A serious multi-vehicle collision has forced the closure of a key section of the M20 motorway in Kent this morning, causing significant disruption for drivers.
Emergency Response and Road Closure
The incident prompted a major emergency response, with Kent Police, National Highways Traffic Officers, and Kent Fire and Rescue Service all deployed to the scene. To facilitate the arrival of critical medical support, traffic on the eastbound carriageway was safely stopped to allow the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex to land.
Traffic Chaos and Diversion Advice
The motorway is now closed westbound between Junction 9 for Ashford and Junction 8 for Maidstone. This major route is a vital link for traffic heading from the coast towards London. Authorities are advising drivers, particularly traffic leaving the Port of Dover, to use the A2/M2 route as an alternative for journeys to the capital. Long delays are expected throughout the morning as recovery and investigation work continues.
Motorists are urged to plan their journeys carefully, check live traffic updates before setting off, and allow for considerable extra travel time.
