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.