A serious crash on the M20 coastbound has closed the motorway between junctions 8 and 9, near Maidstone and Ashford. The incident occurred shortly before 6am, with the carriageway shut in both directions while emergency services respond.
Details of the incident
According to reports, a car came off the road near junction 9. The motorway is closed coastbound between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford), with traffic being diverted onto local roads.
Severe delays are reported on the diversion route towards Lenham, with motorists advised to avoid the area if possible. The extent of injuries is not yet known, and authorities have not confirmed when the road will reopen.
Impact on travel
The closure has caused significant disruption for early morning commuters heading towards Ashford and the Channel ports. Diversion signs are in place, but queues are building on the A20 and surrounding routes.
Motorists are urged to check live traffic updates before setting out and to allow extra time for their journeys. The M20 is a key route connecting London to the Kent coast, and any closure can have a knock-on effect on local traffic and freight movements.
How to stay informed
Those caught in the queues are encouraged to send pictures and updates to the newsroom at deb.gayen@newsquest.co.uk. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
