Kent Police currently leading the response to a serious collision which took place between a van and a crane

Kent Police currently lead the response to a serious collision which took place at approximately 13:47pm between a van and a crane. All emergency services including an air ambulance are in attendance. The road has been closed to allow them to work safely at scene. National Highways have resources in attendance to assist with traffic management and are currently focusing on closing the road and keeping traffic held on the westbound carriageway. Once the air ambulance departs from the scene, westbound traffic will be released. Traffic stationary within the eastbound closure are advised to remain in their vehicles and await further instruction from police or traffic officers. There is currently no estimates as to when the road will reopen. Road users are advised to use the M26 to divert around this incident. Please expect long delays on the M25 approaching J3/M20 J1. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed.