Emergency services responded to a serious multi-vehicle collision and car fire on the M2 coastbound at junction 3 near Maidstone on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 4:15pm, involved three vehicles, with one catching %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) deployed two fire engines to the scene. Firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, used high-pressure hose reel jets and compressed air foam to extinguish the blaze.
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Partner agencies assisting at the scene included Kent Police, HEMS doctors and Kent Air Ambulance, and National Highways traffic officers. The incident caused significant delays on the M2 coastbound carriageway as emergency services worked to manage %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% and assist casualties.
The road remained closed for several hours while recovery and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% efforts continued. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
No further information has been released about the condition of those injured. Authorities are urging any witnesses to contact Kent %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%.
