Lorry overturns on A20 near Leeds Castle
A lorry has overturned and blocked a road in both directions.
Drivers using the A20 Ashford Road near Leeds Castle, between Ashford[1] and Maidstone[2], are facing delays.
The accident on the bend near The Park Gate Inn has also resulted in fuel being spilled.
A police spokesman said: “Kent Police were called at around 11am near the junction with Broomfield Road.
“Officers are currently in attendance and a road closure is in place.”
Passengers using the Stagecoach X10 bus are also facing delays.
#Madistone #Ashford 10X: Due to an accident on the A20 at Broomfield Turning, We are currently unable to operate between Harrietsham and Maidstone. The police have closed the road and we will be unable to operate to Maidstone until the road has reopened. pic.twitter.com/55eUZUZQev[3][4][5]
— Stagecoach South East (@StagecoachSE) June 17, 2023[6]It is not known whether anyone was injured in the crash.
More updates to follow.
References
- ^ Ashford (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ Maidstone (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ #Madistone (twitter.com)
- ^ #Ashford (twitter.com)
- ^ pic.twitter.com/55eUZUZQev (t.co)
- ^ June 17, 2023 (twitter.com)