M20 Shutdown: Serious Crash Closes Both Sides Between J1 and J2
The M20 is DEAD in both directions after a nasty collision between a van and an HGV near junctions 1 (M25) and 2 (Wrotham). The smash happened around 1.45pm today, shutting the eastbound carriageway entirely. The westbound side is also blocked as an air ambulance tends to the injured on scene.
Emergency Crews Flood Scene — Two Men Injured
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are leading the response, with full backup from South East Coast Ambulance Service. Two men have been treated for injuries and rushed to hospital. The crash site remains sealed off to let emergency teams work safely.
“At around 1.45pm on Friday 11 November, Kent Police was called to a collision involving a van and a lorry on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between junctions 1 and 2. Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service are at the scene where two men have been treated for injuries and are being taken to hospital for further medical attention. Both carriageways are currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident. The London-bound carriageway will be reopened once the air ambulance has departed.” – Kent Police spokesperson
Traffic Chaos Ahead: Long Delays and Road Closures
- Eastbound M20 remains fully closed between J1 and J2.
- Westbound is blocked until the air ambulance leaves.
- Drivers stuck eastbound should stay in vehicles and follow police instructions.
- No official reopening time yet.
- Use the M26 as a diversion to dodge the jam.
- Expect heavy delays on the M25 near J3 and M20 J1.
National Highways teams are on hand managing the jam and holding westbound traffic until the air ambulance departs. Commuters are warned to prepare for prolonged hold-ups and plan alternative routes now.
