Kent Police were scrambled at 2:45am on Saturday, 12 November, after a pedestrian was struck on the London-bound A2 close to the Dartford Heath junction.
Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service responded swiftly to the scene following reports of the incident.
The road remains closed as investigations continue, causing significant disruption for motorists in the area.
Police are working alongside National Highways Traffic Officers to manage the scene and ensure safety.
A diversion has been put in place, rerouting traffic locally and forcing drivers to find alternative routes around the affected area.
Motorists are urged to allow extra journey time and consider other ways to avoid the gridlock caused by the closure.
More updates will follow as the situation develops.
Originally published by UKNIP.
