Chaos on Boughton Bypass After Serious Crash

Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a major collision on the Boughton bypass this evening. The crash, which happened between the M2 and Harbledown junction, brought traffic to a grinding halt in both directions on this busy stretch.

Air Ambulance Scrambles to Rescue

An air ambulance was scrambled, with the helicopter spotted hovering above before landing nearby to assist the emergency response. The involvement of air rescue highlights the severity of the incident.

Traffic Gridlock and Road Closures

By 8:45pm, National Highways confirmed the road was cleared and traffic was starting to move again. However, significant delays remained due to the earlier congestion backlog.

A kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A2 near Dunkirk. The road is closed in both directions between Brenley Corner and the A2050 at Harbledown while the incident is responded to.”

Injuries and Details Remain Unknown

The full scale of injuries and exact details of the crash are still unclear. Police investigations are ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information emerges.

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