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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/major-motorway-closed-in-both-directions-after-horror-30-vehicle-pile-up/
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:27:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T00:33:16+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2264222/major-motorway-closed-both-directions
- Topics: Horror, World

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

## Coverage

- [Daily Express: Major motorway closed in both directions after horror 30-vehicle pile-up](https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2264222/major-motorway-closed-both-directions)
- [Daily Mail: Major motorway shut in both directions after huge 30-vehicle crash 'caused by heavy fog and firework smoke'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16275135/motorway-shut-crash-heavy-fog-firework-smoke.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)

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