Major disruption has hit motorists on the M20 London-bound carriageway this afternoon following an overturned vehicle between Junction 8 (A20 Ashford Road for Leeds Castle/Maidstone Services) and Junction 7 (A249 Maidstone/Detling Hill).

Traffic is still heavily congested, with long delays expected as recovery operations continue into the evening.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible or allow additional travel time.