Emergency services responded to a dramatic two-car collision involving a VW Polo and a Ferrari GTC4 LUSSO V12 at the A20/M20 off-slip toward the M25 northbound early Sunday morning (April 13).
The incident occurred near M25 Junction 3 at the Swanley Interchange, when the VW Polo veered off the road and ended up in the car park of a service yard. Miraculously, no one was trapped in the vehicles.
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Photos from the scene show the aftermath of the crash, with one car clearly having left the slip road and landed in a cordoned-off area surrounded by fencing and industrial units.
Emergency Response
Kent Police, London Fire Brigade, and other emergency crews were called to the scene just before 9am. Despite the severity of the crash and the high-performance nature of one of the vehicles involved, injuries have been reported and at least one person has been treated at the scene ant taken to hospitial.
One lane on the exit slip road to the M25 remains closed, with slow-moving traffic eastbound on the A20 as recovery and investigation work continues.
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A Kent Police source confirmed that both vehicles were recovered and that no arrests have been made at this stage. Officers remained on scene to assist with traffic flow and ensure public safety.
It is understood that the Ferrari was in collision with the VW Polo. Skid Marks can be seen on the Road.
Collision Details
Early reports suggest that both the VW Polo and Ferrari collided while navigating the fast slip road connecting the A20 eastbound to the M25 northbound. The force of the impact appears to have propelled the Polo over the roadside barrier and into the adjacent service yard.
Witnesses described seeing one car “flying through the air” and a loud crash that drew attention from nearby businesses.
Traffic Update
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible or expect delays near M25 Junction 3 as traffic remains heavy on approach to the scene. Bus services and local deliveries in the Swanley area may also be impacted temporarily.
Highways teams are working to fully reopen the road once it is safe to do so.
Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Kent Police on 101.
