Person cut free from vehicle by firefighters after crash on M20 near West Malling
A person had to be cut free from a vehicle by firefighters following a crash on the M20[1] this morning (January 14). Drivers faced long delays on the London-bound carriageway after the collision, which happened between Junction 4 for West Malling and Leybourne, and Junction 3 for the M26 at around 7.15am.
All traffic was stopped[2]. National Highways traffic officers were joined at the scene by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) crews, Kent Police officers, the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and the air ambulance.
A KFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters worked closely with SECAmb paramedics and Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance doctors to create space for the casualty to be assessed. The roof of the vehicle was removed using hydraulic rescue equipment, before the casualty was taken to a waiting ambulance.”
Traffic building on the M20 London-bound this morning (January 14) (Image: Traffic England)
Traffic was subsequently released at around 8.45am but National Highways said delays of 60 minutes remained. Those delays cleared shortly after 9.30am but two lanes (of four) were still closed.
They were initially shut while vehicle recovery was underway, but the closure then remained while emergency barrier repairs were carried out. National Highways confirmed all lanes had reopened shortly after 12pm.
Kent Police have been contacted for more information.
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References
- ^ M20 (www.kentlive.news)
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- ^ our live blog (www.kentlive.news)