M20 Chaos: Crash Near Harrietsham Sparks Massive Delays

Emergency crews, including two ambulances, rushed to the scene of a serious collision near Harrietsham on the M20. Kent Police officers are also at the scene managing the chaos.

Motorists are facing brutal delays – traffic is backed up for six miles, with queues stretching the hold-up to nearly an hour above average. Frustrated drivers are ditching the motorway, swerving off onto the A20 to dodge the standstill, but the alternative route is now gridlocked towards Maidstone.

M25 Nightmare: Car Fire Sparks Further Delays at Dartford Crossing

To add insult to injury for drivers in Kent, a car fire and oil spill on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge are holding up traffic on the A282 southbound. Fire and rescue teams are at the scene tackling the blaze.

Delays on the M25 clockwise have swollen to 30 minutes, with over three miles of congestion piling up at the approach.

What’s Being Done?

  • Kent Police remain on site, coordinating response efforts.
  • Emergency services working overtime to clear the M20 crash and soothe traffic jams.
  • Authorities urge drivers to plan alternative routes where possible.

Kent Police have been contacted for comment as the situation develops.

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