Investigation launched after lorry crashes on M20

Police say they are investigating a "serious collision" on the M20.

Kent Police said it was called shortly after 15:15 BST on Thursday to the incident on the junction nine slip road of the M20 coastbound.

A lorry had left the carriageway, the force said.

Eastbound between J8 and J9 on the M20, which runs between Ashford and Maidstone, was closed until just before 04:00 BST on Friday, according to National Highways.

South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene.

Kent Police appealed for anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the crash to get in contact.