Emergency crews are responding to a serious three-vehicle collision on the M20 near Junction 3, Swanley, this morning (October 16, 2024). The incident occurred just before 7:00 am, leading to significant traffic delays in the area.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has deployed three fire engines to the scene, working alongside Kent Police, National Highways traffic officers, and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). Traffic in both directions has been held as emergency services respond to the crash. The coast-bound entry slip road from the clockwise M25 remains blocked.
Drivers heading towards London are facing long delays, with congestion stretching back to Junction 2 for Dartford. Vehicles are being diverted via the London-bound slip roads to bypass the crash site.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
A Spokesman for National Highways said:
The M20 east/coastbound between Junction 1 (M25) and Junction 3 (M26) is closed due to a collision.
The M20 east/coastbound between Junction 1 (M25) and Junction 3 (M26) is closed due to a collision.
West/Londonbound is also closed within Junction 1. Traffic is being diverted off at the exit slip and back on at the entry slip (up and over)
Diversion Route
- Use the M25 and M26
Traffic travelling on the M25 clockwise and wishing to head towards Maidstone are advised to join the A2 coastbound at J2, continue onto the M2 and then join the A249 southbound at J5
A spokesman said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service has three fire engines in attendance, and is assisting Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service.”
All traffic is being held on the main carriageway in both directions between junction one for the M25 and junction 3 for the M26 while the coast-bound entry slip-road remains blocked coming from the clockwise M25.
