Horse Box Chaos! M26 Eastbound Shuts After Police Incident
Commuters faced a nightmare delay today after a police incident involving a horse box forced the full closure of the M26 eastbound. The lockdown stretched from the M25 Junction 5 / A21 near Sevenoaks all the way to Junction 2A.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue teams were quick on the spot to handle the situation and keep everyone safe. Their swift response helped contain the chaos but meant the M26 eastbound had to shut completely while they worked.
Traffic Chaos: Diversions and Delays
Drivers caught up in the closure are being diverted via M25 Junction 3, then down the M20 before rejoining the M26 at Wrotham. This detour has caused tailbacks of nearly 4 miles, with journeys taking around 20 minutes longer than usual.
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Commuters are urged to plan ahead and expect further delays while the incident is being cleared.
