M20 Shut After Serious Crash Involving Van and Lorry
M20 Closed Eastbound and Westbound
The M20 is completely closed eastbound between Junction 1 (M25) and Junction 2 (Wrotham) following a serious collision. The westbound carriageway is also blocked between J2 and J1 due to an air ambulance attending the scene.
Crash Details and Emergency Response
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police are leading the response after a van and a heavy goods vehicle crashed at around 1.45pm on Friday, 11 November. All emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance Service and an air ambulance, rushed to help. Two men have been treated at the scene for injuries and are being taken to hospital for further care.
“At around 1.45pm, Kent Police was called to a collision involving a van and a lorry on the coastbound M20 between junctions 1 and 2. Officers and ambulance crews are at the scene where two men have been treated and are being taken to hospital. Both carriageways remain closed while emergency services work. The London-bound side will reopen once the air ambulance departs.”
Traffic Chaos Expected – Use M26 Diversion
- National Highways are managing traffic, keeping westbound vehicles held until the air ambulance leaves.
- Drivers stuck eastbound are advised to stay in their vehicles and await police instructions.
- There’s no estimate yet on when the road will reopen.
- Motorists should take the M26 to avoid the incident and brace for heavy delays on the M25 near Junction 3 and M20 Junction 1.
Stay tuned for more updates on this major traffic disruption.
