A woman in her 20s has tragically lost her life after being struck by a lorry on the M20 near Junction 9 for Ashford. Kent Police confirmed the fatal incident occurred shortly after 1pm on January 23, 2025, under the A28 Canterbury Road bridge in Kennington.
Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a serious collision. It was initially believed that the woman had fallen from the bridge into the path of the oncoming vehicle. Despite the swift response of emergency teams, the woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Kent Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, and they have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
This devastating loss has left the community in shock, with many offering condolences to the family affected by this tragic event.