Massive M20 Crash Sparks Hours of Traffic Chaos Near Harriestham

Emergency crews, including two ambulances, are battling the chaos after a serious collision near Harriestham. Kent Police officers are on the scene managing the fallout.

Six Miles of Tailbacks as Drivers Scramble to Escape the Gridlock

The crash has clogged the M20, with delays now hitting nearly an hour above average. Six miles of congestion stretch back as frustrated motorists try to avoid the jam.

Desperate drivers are ditching the M20 and diverting onto the A20, but the alternative route has ground to a halt heading toward maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone, adding to the misery.

M25 Suffering Delays After Car Fire at Dartford Crossing

The misery isn’t ending at the M20. On the M25, traffic is also at a standstill due to a car fire and oil spill on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (A282) southbound at Dartford Crossing.

Fire and rescue crews are tackling the blaze as delays build up to 30 minutes, with over three miles of congestion backing up clockwise on the M25.

Kent Police have been approached for comment on both incidents.

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