Traffic is held on the #M20 westbound between J9 #Ashford and J8 near #Maidstone due to a collision with long delays reported

Emergency services, including 2 ambulances, are at the scene. Delays are now almost 1 hour above average, with 6 miles of congestion being reported at the scene.  Officers from Kent Police are also at the scene.

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The collision is very near Harriestham. Some drivers have opted to come off the M20 in an attempt to avoid the closure and use the A20 which this also now at a standstill towards Maidstone.

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