The M2 motorway is completely closed after a nasty crash between a car and a motorbike early this morning. The smash happened at around 6.30am, shutting the busy London-bound stretch between Sittingbourne and Gillingham.
M2 Shut Both Ways Between Junctions 4 and 5
The crash happened between Junction 5 near Sittingbourne, by the Maidstone/Sheerness A249 turnoff, and Junction 4 at Gillingham (A278).
Officials first closed the London-bound carriageway. But by 7.30am, Kent Police confirmed the eastbound (coastbound) side was also shut – underlining the severity of the collision.
Emergency Crews Descend On Scene
Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance, and Kent Fire & Rescue scrambled to the scene to take control of the emergency.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “With emergency service crews working at scene, National Highways Traffic Officers implemented traffic management to close the M2 to provide a safe working area. At 7.30am, Kent Police advised of the requirement for the eastbound carriageway to also be closed due to the nature of the incident.”
Motorists Warned: Follow Diversions, Expect Delays
There’s no word yet on when the M2 will reopen. Drivers heading from the Port of Dover towards London should divert via the M20.
Medway commuters brace for major delays as emergency crews clear the wreckage. Stay tuned for live updates on this developing story.
