Traffic stopped on M20 between junction 4 A228 Castle Way, Leybourne, to junction 5 A20 London Road, Aylesford, due to crashed van
Motorists were brought to a halt on a motorway due to a crash involving a van and several other vehicles.
Traffic was stopped on the M20 coastbound from the A228 Castle Way in Leybourne[1] to junction 5 A20 in Aylesford until about 12.35pm.
A20 junction 5 Aylesford shows no traffic moving coastbound. Picture: National Highways
Traffic on A20 London Road junction in Aylesford. Picture: Kent Highways
Lane 1 (of 4) on the #M20[2] coastbound between J4 and J5 near #Aylesford[3] is closed due to a breakdown & collision.
We have traffic officers in attendance at both separate incidents. Please take care as you approach.
Delays of at least 20 mins above usual journey times J4 to J5. pic.twitter.com/NOGswhCr5x[4]
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) May 29, 2023[5]
But there are delays still in the area with queues reported to be backing up for three miles.
Lane one of four has been closed following a 25 minute closure of the road.
A breakdown in the area is also adding to problems and further congestion.
Police have been asked for more information.
References
- ^ Leybourne (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ #M20 (twitter.com)
- ^ #Aylesford (twitter.com)
- ^ pic.twitter.com/NOGswhCr5x (t.co)
- ^ May 29, 2023 (twitter.com)