Chaos on M2: Multi-Vehicle Smash and Fire Shut Eastbound Lanes
A serious multi-vehicle crash and blazing car have shut down the M2 eastbound between Junction 2 (A228 Sundridge Hill, Strood/Rochester) and Junction 3 (Chatham/Rochester). Emergency services rushed to the scene after the collision and vehicle fire were reported around 4.30pm on Wednesday 16th April 2025.
Major Delays and Road Closure
The busy motorway remains closed eastbound, causing long queues and severe delays. Traffic is also crawling westbound as drivers slow down to gawk at the crash scene.
Highways England warns motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Diversions are in place while fire crews, police, and paramedics tackle the incident and clear the wreckage.
Emergency Response Underway
Firefighters have extinguished the vehicle blaze, while police manage traffic and paramedics tend to the injured. The number and severity of casualties remain unclear at this stage.
Travel Advice for Motorists
- Expect congestion to last through the afternoon.
- Check live traffic updates via National Highways or local radio.
- Plan extra journey time or seek alternate routes.
Stay tuned for more updates as emergency crews work to reopen the M2 safely.
