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M2 Coastbound Shut After Serious Crash and Vehicle Fire
A major crash involving two cars has brought the M2 coastbound to a complete halt this evening. The motorway is fully closed between Junction 2 (Strood/Sundridge Hill) and Junction 3 (Blue Bell Hill Interchange), causing chaos for drivers.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
The accident happened shortly after 4.12pm and triggered a large emergency response. kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police confirmed officers were called following the collision, which also sparked a vehicle fire. A woman involved has been taken to hospital, but her injury status remains unknown.
Multiple police units, fire crews, and ambulances swarmed the scene. An air ambulance landed on-site before heading to London. “The coastbound carriageway is currently closed,” a police spokesperson said. “Officers, fire, and ambulance crews remain at the scene.”
Traffic Nightmare and Diversions
Drivers are stuck in lengthy queues stretching back to Junction 2. Traffic is being diverted through the Medway Tunnel, which quickly became clogged, trapping emergency vehicles in gridlock. Roads in Strood and surrounding Medway areas are heavily congested as a result.
Kent County Council Highways has urged motorists to avoid the area and brace for delays while crews work to clear the wreckage and carry out investigations.
What Drivers Need to Know
- Avoid the M2 coastbound between Junction 2 and Junction 3 until further notice.
- Expect significant delays and allow extra time if travelling via the Medway Tunnel or nearby routes.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
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