Christmas Chaos: Five-Car Smash Closes M2 Eastbound Near Medway Services
The M2 eastbound has been shut down near Medway Services after a five-vehicle pileup on Christmas Day. The crash happened at around 7.50pm, causing chaos for holiday travellers.
Major Routes Blocked – Oil Spill Adds to Drama
The motorway remains closed between Junction 4 and Junction 5 due to the collision and a nasty oil spill. Emergency teams, including kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police, rushed to the scene to manage the mess and keep people safe.
Traffic Nightmare: Expect Delays and Long Diversions
Motorists face lengthy delays approaching the closure. Drivers are being diverted from Junction 3 southbound, following the solid circle symbol:
- South via A229 towards maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone
- Eastbound on M20 from Junction 6 to Junction 7
- North on A249 back to M2 Junction 5
Brace for extra journey times on these detours as clean-up and recovery continue.
