Severe delays after ‘car overturns’ on A2 coastbound between Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet

There were severe delays near a busy motorway junction following reports a car had overturned. Traffic was temporarily held on A2 coastbound between the A269 (Greenhithe) and the A2260 (Ebbsfleet) following the incident.

Drivers are facing hour-long delays after a car overturned on the A2 between Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet. Picture: National Highways

The emergency services and traffic officers were in attendance shortly before 4pm. All lanes on the A2 have now reopened following the incident.

However, National Highways have warned drivers there are still approximately 30-minute delays and three miles of congestion.

Traffic was queuing as far as Bexley, with further delays expected around Darenth, Green Street Green, Southfleet, Stone, Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet Valley.

Police and the ambulance service have been contacted for further details.