A major incident unfolded on the M20 in Kent today, leading to the closure of westbound lanes between Junction 7 (J7) and Junction 6 (J6) near Maidstone. The disruption, initially attributed to a Kent police-led incident, took an unexpected turn when it was revealed that the closure was a result of a serious medical emergency involving the driver of a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
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Emergency services, including Kent police, were quick to respond to the scene upon receiving reports of the incident. Bystanders at the scene described a dramatic rescue operation as responders worked tirelessly to extract the HGV driver from their cab, who had reportedly been taken seriously ill.