A BUSY motorway has been closed following a multiple vehicle crash involving two cars and two lorries.
Drivers have been braced for major delays following the horror smash on the M20 in Kent during the early hours this morning.
National Highways confirmed the central reservation had been damaged during the collision, with debris scattered on the road.
Emergency crews are assisting with the clean up between Junction 9 for Ashford and Junction 8 for Maidstone.
Motorists have been braced for hours of traffic, with three lanes closed heading westbound.
KentOnline reported the crash happened at around 3:30am, involving two cars and two HGVs.
National Highways said: “The M20 in Kent is closed westbound between J9 (Ashford) and J8 (Maidstone) due to a multi-vehicle collision.
“Emergency services are on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.
“There is a large amount of debris across the carriageway and damage to the central reservation barrier.
“National Highways contractors will be attending to assist with clear-up works and repairs.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
Drivers looking to travel westbound have been advised to follow the diversion.
Diversion route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol:
Leave the M20 at J9 onto Fougeres way and follow to the roundabout with the A20.
Take the 3rd exit onto the A20 heading west.
Follow the A20 through Charing, Lenham and Harrietsham back to the M20 J8 and rejoin the M20 westbound at J8 to continue your journey.
Motorists have been braced for hours of traffic, with three lanes closed heading westbound on the M20 Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
