Medical Emergency Shuts M2 Coastbound, Massive Delays Ensue
A medical emergency has shut the M2 coastbound between Junction 5 (Sittingbourne) and Junction 6 (Faversham). Motorists face major delays as the stretch near Lynsted remains closed.
Emergency Crews Rush to Incident
Kent Police, paramedics, and National Highways traffic officers responded swiftly. An air ambulance landed just before 6PM, with multiple ambulances and fire crews also dispatched to the scene.
Drivers Trapped in Gridlock
Motorists caught in the chaos report being stuck and stationary for nearly an hour amid the disruption.
Traffic Diversions Now in Place
- National Highways urge drivers to exit the M2 at Junction 5.
- Take the third exit at the roundabout onto the A249 towards Maidstone.
- Rejoin the motorway beyond the closure to avoid delays.
On top of this, heavy congestion is building on the London-bound side of the M2 due to a separate collision nearby.
The air ambulance left the scene around 6:15PM, but officials warn normal traffic flow won’t return for several hours.
Ongoing Investigation, No Details Yet
Authorities have not confirmed the nature of the medical emergency or the condition of those involved. More updates will follow as the situation unfolds.
