Major motorway closed in both directions after horror 30-vehicle pile-up

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Daily Express · 2 hours ago

The M20 has reopened after a collision involving more than 30 vehicles led to closures in both directions in Kent. The incident caused major disruption between junctions 8 and 9, with motorists advised to avoid the area while emergency services attended.

The crash happened at about 6.41pm on Saturday, 7 November. Two people were taken to hospital, one in London and one locally; other drivers’ injuries were not believed to be serious. National Highways officers managed traffic, and diversions were put in place.

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In short

The M20 was closed both ways after a 30-plus vehicle collision.
Two people were taken to hospital.
The road has reopened after major disruption.

How this story developed

8 minutes ago More than 30 vehicles were involved in a collision on the M20 in Kent, prompting a closure in both directions between Hollingbourne and Ashford. Two people were taken to hospital, and the incident has disrupted traffic, with closures expected to continue overnight.
14 minutes ago The M20 has reopened after a collision involving more than 30 vehicles led to closures in both directions in Kent. The incident caused major disruption between junctions 8 and 9, with motorists advised to avoid the area while emergency services attended.

Explained simply

The M20 is a major road in Kent, connecting the area around Maidstone with Ashford and the Channel ports. It is used by local traffic and by people travelling to and from the Port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel.

Junctions 8 and 9 are near Maidstone and Ashford. When a stretch of motorway closes, traffic can build up quickly, and diversions may add time to journeys on nearby roads.

National Highways manages England’s motorways and major A roads, including traffic arrangements during emergencies. Police and other emergency services respond to collisions and help people who need medical care.