Giustizia · M20 collisionM20 Kent crash: More than 30 vehicles involved, two seriously injuredScritto 8 novembre 2026 alle ore 15:34 UTCGuardaTrascrizione0:07More than thirty vehicles collided on the M20, leaving two people seriously injured.0:11Police expected both Carriagways to stay closed overnight, disrupting travel through0:14Kent.0:15What triggered the crash and when can this stretch safely reopen?0:18The collision happened on the London-bound carryway between Junction9 at Ashford and0:22Junction8 near Hollingborne in Leeds Castle.0:24Both directions were closed between those junctions.0:26Motorists were urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.0:30The crash happened on Saturday evening, November7 .0:33One of the two seriously injured people was taken to a London hospital and the other0:36to a local hospital.0:38Other drivers were hurt, but their injuries weren't thought to be serious.0:41The full number of injured people isn't clear yet.0:43Police were called at about six forty in the evening.0:46Kent Fire and Rescue received its call at six forty-three.0:49Emergency services then attended alongside National Highways traffic officers who0:53helped manage traffic.0:54Kent Fire and Rescue sent three engines.0:56Crews helped make sure everyone was safely out of the vehicles, and several people1:00were handed into the care of Southeast Coast Ambulance Service paramedics.1:03Air ambulance personnel also reached the scene, traveling by car.1:07National Highways confirmed thick fog at the crash location and warned drivers to1:11take extra care.1:12Police haven't said what started the collision or how more than thirty vehicles1:15became involved.1:16Police asked for information and dash cam footage that could help piece together the1:20sequence of events.1:21They asked witnesses to contact the force through live chat or by calling one o one.1:25Both directions remained closed late on Saturday.1:28Police expected the closure to continue overnight while emergency teams dealt with1:31the crash.1:32They hadn't given a reopening time.Leggi l’articoloCronologia della storiaHeyDex
