Drivers are being warned of traffic chaos along a major route this afternoon following a serious accident resulted in an overturned vehicle.
The M2 in Kent is closed westbound between J5 (Maidstone, Sheerness A249) and J4 (Gillingham, A278) after the incident just before 1pm today.
National Highways states that a vehicle struck the central reservation barrier and came to a rest in an overturned position.
Kent Police is leading the response to the incident and are being assisted by South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Traffic officers from the transport organisation are assisting with congestion management along the M2 in Kent this afternoon.
It stated that its first priority was to ensure the road is closed before assisting with traffic that remains stationary during the closure.
National Highways added: "Due to the seriousness of the incident, Kent Police will be carrying out detailed collision investigations at the scene.
The M2 between J5 and J4 remains closed following the single-vehicle accident
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"This process is essential to establish the circumstances of the incident, which means the closure is expected to remain in place throughout the afternoon."
GB News has contacted Kent Police, the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Traffic maps suggest that long delays will persist, with normal traffic conditions not expected to return until around 7pm this evening.
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Traffic around Kent has been impacted by the accident
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Road users are advised to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M2 at J5 and join the southbound A249
- Remain on the A249 to J7 of the M20
- Join the M20 westbound
- Exit the M20 at J4 and join the A228 northbound
- Follow the A228 northbound to J2 of the M2