Two lanes of the busy M20 motorway in Kent remain closed following a serious collision between two heavy goods vehicles. The crash occurred at around 5.37pm on Saturday, January 22, 2022, between junction 8 (Maidstone East) and junction 9 (Ashford).
Emergency services rushed to the scene, where paramedics treated the drivers involved. Fortunately, injuries are believed to be minor, although the tractor units suffered significant damage.
A specialist recovery firm, Manfield’s, is leading a major clean-up and recovery operation. The lanes are expected to remain closed until at least 10.30pm as a result.
Meanwhile, further down the M20 on the Londonbound side between junctions 3 and 4, police and National Highways are managing another incident involving an overseas heavy goods vehicle and a van. National Highways is also inspecting the road furniture following this crash.
Kent Police have been contacted for comment. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Originally published by UKNIP.
