Crash on A229 Blue Bell Hill near Eccles turn-off causes delays on M2 and Lord Lees Roundabout

An accident between a car and a van resulted in long rush-hour delays. The collision happened near the Eccles turn-off of the A229 Blue Bell Hill at 7.30am today, partially blocking the Maidstone-bound carriageway.

Traffic is building up London bound on the M2 approaching junction 2

The crash had a knock-on effect on other routes, with long queues on all approaches to the Lord Lees Roundabout at the top of Blue Bell Hill. There was also a delay for drivers on the London-bound M2, with more trying to come off at Junction 2 to avoid the gridlock at Junction 3.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at 7.29am to a collision involving a car and a van on the Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A229 Blue Bell Hill, near the exit for Burham.

"Officers attended the scene where minor injuries were reported.

The vehicles have now been moved and the carriageway is clear."