Six-Car Smash Brings M20 to a Grinding Halt
A massive six-vehicle pile-up has thrown the M20 into total chaos this Monday evening. The crash, which happened just before 6pm on the coast-bound carriageway, has caused tailbacks stretching for miles.
Traffic Nightmare Between Junctions 3 and 4
The collision took place in lane three between junctions 3 and 4 near maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone, one of Kent’s busiest commuter spots. Both sides of the motorway ground to a halt as emergency crews scrambled to the scene. Lane three remains closed while police and traffic officers clear wrecked vehicles and trapped drivers.
Delays Set to Last – Plan Ahead
A Highways England spokesman said: “We have traffic officers working alongside emergency services at the scene. There are combined delays of at least an hour above normal journey times on the M20 and M26 due to the lane closure.”
Recovery teams are en route, but drivers should expect heavy disruption. The advice? Avoid the area if you can, re-route, or delay your journey.
Stay Updated Before You Travel
Variable message signs are alerting motorists far and wide to the ongoing delays. Keep an eye on traffic updates before hitting the road—more updates will follow as the situation develops.
