Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious road traffic collision involving a lorry on the M20.
Incident Summary
Emergency services were called at 3:16pm on Thursday, 5 June 2025, after a lorry left the carriageway on the coastbound slip road at Junction 9 of the M20.
Officers from Kent Police, along with crews from South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.
The road remains closed while recovery and investigation work continues, and police remain at the site.
? Police Investigation
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) has launched an enquiry into the cause of the crash.
Authorities are particularly keen to speak to anyone who:
? How to Submit Information
Witnesses are urged to contact the SCIU directly via:
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Phone: 01622 798538 (Quote ref: SM/HM/038/25)
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Email: [email protected]
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Dashcam Upload Portal: Footage can be submitted online via the Kent Police evidence portal
Location Note
The M20 coastbound slip road at Junction 9 (Ashford) is expected to remain closed for several hours, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
