The M2 has been closed westbound due to a serious crash.

Traffic was queuing as a result of the incident, which involved two cars and a horsebox.

Co-ordinate to traffic site Inrix, the queues were from junction 4 of the A278 Hoath Style to junction 3.

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The crash happened on the exit slip road just later 2pm on Sunday afternoon (November seven).

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Drivers were told to follow the diversion in place past exiting at junction four to join the A278 Hoath Way to Bowaters Roundabout.

They and so took the A2 Watling Street and travel through Gillingham, the Medway Tunnel and Strood.

Epitomize all the information to do with this event via our weblog below.

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Adam McGroarty

Traffic has returned to normal

According to the latest information from traffic site Inrix, the traffic has now returned to normal following the crash on the M2.

Traffic was held on the M2 Westbound at junction three while the scene was cleared.

Adam McGroarty

Statement from fire service

Kent Fire and Rescue have provided a statement in relation to the incident on the M2.

A spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on the M2 London-bound, between Gillingham and Chatham.

"Two fire engines were sent to the scene and crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to release ane prey from their vehicle, who was passed into the care of paramedics.

"Kent Police, SECAMB and the air ambulance were likewise in attendance."

Adam McGroarty

5pm update

Here's all we know as the clock strikes 5pm:

  • The M2 Westbound exit slip route remains airtight afterwards an earlier crash involving ii cars and a horsebox
  • Recovery work is currently ongoing while the scene is beingness cleared
  • The chief carriageway has reopened, but delays remain
  • Travel time is estimated to be fifteen minutes

Vicky Castle

Pictures testify huge response

Pictures showing the huge emergency response to the accident have emerged.

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There is a huge emergency response on the M2

Vicky Castle

Huge emergency response

The emergency response to this incident is huge.

At that place are at least two ambulances, the air amulance, five constabulary cars and 2 burn engines.

Vicky Castle

'An hr and half - no update'

Drivers accept been stuck in the tailbacks for well over an 60 minutes at present.

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Man is being taken to hospital

A spokesman for Kent Law said: "We were called at 1.52pm on seven November 2021 to a collision involving several vehicles on the M2 London spring, well-nigh junction 3.

"Officers are at the scene, along with ambulance and fire crews.

"A man is being taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to exist life threatening.

"Road closures remain in place on the London bound carriageway."

Vicky Castle

Stationary traffic

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'Air ambulance landed'

There are reports the air ambulance landed a while agone merely has withal not taken off.

Adam McGroarty

Map shows length of congestion

Traffic around the M2 heading westbound is at a standstill.

This screenshot shows the live traffic in the area, and the dark red colour represents slow-moving traffic.

It comes as the M2 Westbound has been closed following a serious crash.

Traffic is moving very slowly (Paradigm: Google Maps)

Vicky Castle

"Standstill for xxx minutes"

Drivers are reporting being at a standstill for "over 30 minutes".

Highways have confirmed the road is currently airtight.

Vicky Castle

Highways urge drivers to apply diversion