Emergency services responded to a serious multi-vehicle collision and car fire on the M2 coastbound...

Published: 8:27 pm April 16, 2025
Updated: 1:09 pm October 8, 2025
Three Injured in M2 Crash and Car Fire Near Maidstone

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 fire. Kent 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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