A tractor driver is fighting for life after a terrifying accident on the M20 motorway in Kent. The vehicle plunged from a bridge onto the busy road below, causing major disruption and emergency response.
Chaos on the M20
Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a tractor falling from a bridge onto the southbound carriageway. The driver, whose identity has not been released, was rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
Emergency Response
Paramedics, fire crews, and police worked frantically to free the trapped driver and secure the scene. Air ambulances were reportedly dispatched, though road ambulances ultimately transported the victim.
Traffic Nightmare
The incident caused severe delays on one of Kent's busiest motorways, with long tailbacks forming as authorities closed lanes for the recovery operation. Highways England warned drivers to expect significant disruption throughout the day.
Investigation Underway
Police have launched an investigation into how the tractor came to fall from the bridge. Early reports suggest no other vehicles were involved in the initial incident, though several drivers reported near-misses with falling debris.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos, with debris scattered across multiple lanes and emergency vehicles converging on the area. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while recovery work continues.
