Lanes closed on M2 after crash involving van and coach near Blue Bell Hill exit

A crash involving a van and a coach on a busy stretch of motorway caused long delays this morning.

Three lanes on the M2 coastbound before the Junction 3 exit for the A229 Blue Bell Hill were closed following the incident.

Traffic building on the M2 coastbound approaching junction 3 following a crash. Picture: Highways England

Queues stretched back to Junction 2 for the A228 in Strood^[1].

A spokeswoman from the police said: “We were called at 9.46am to the M2 coastbound carriageway following reports of a collision involving three vehicles between junctions 2 and 3.

“SECAmb along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.

“One person reported minor injuries and has been treated by ambulance crews.”

There were long delays on the M2 following the collision. Picture: Highways England

The road reopened just before 1pm.

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References

1. ^{^} Strood (www.kentonline.co.uk)
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