DRIVERS have been warned of significant delays on the M2 following a “serious” collision involving a pedestrian last night.
A pedestrian and HGV were involved in the crash that sparked travel chaos along a stretch of motorway in Kent.
A tragic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and a pedestrian shut down part of the motorway[/caption]
The incident unfolded on the eastbound carriageway between Junction 5, Sittingbourne, and Junction 6, Faversham, at around 8pm on November 20.
Hundreds of drivers were last night trapped in freezing conditions on the M2 following the collision, but were subsequently freed from the back.
Kent police advise the closure will remain in place until midday today for specialist investigation and clear-up work.
“The M2 in Kent is closed eastbound between J5 near Stockbury to J6 Faversham,” National Highways wrote on X last night.
“This is due to a serious collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.
“All emergency services are on scene.”
The eastbound M2 remains closed between Junctions 5 and 6, and there is no current estimate for when the road will reopen.
One motorist said last night: “We’ve been stuck here for hours with no updates. It’s freezing, and there’s no way to leave.”
Anyone with information about the collision has been urged to contact Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Drivers are warned of significant delays on the M2 following a serious collision involving a pedestrian on the coastbound carriageway.
“The collision happened at around 8.10pm on Wednesday 20 November, between junction 5 near Stockbury and junction 6 for Faversham.
“Police and other emergency services are at the scene and the coastbound carriageway is expected to remain closed for several hours.
“Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and are urged to check for travel updates on the Highways website.”
Hundreds of motorists were left stranded for hours overnight on the M2 in Kent[/caption]
