Witness appeal after fatal crash involving pedestrian and number of vehicles on M2 near Faversham

A police appeal has been issued following a fatal collision which has left a Kent motorway closed.

Emergency services were called shortly after 8pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024, to a collision involving a pedestrian and a number of vehicles on the coastbound carriageway of the M2 motorway, between junctions 5 and 6.

A man in his 50s was died at the scene, and officers say his next of kin has been informed.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “An investigation into the circumstances is underway.

“Anyone who saw what happened, including seeing the pedestrian or vehicles prior to the incident, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Call on 01622 798538 quoting reference XX/SL/111/24. Alternatively email [email protected].

“Investigators would also like to speak to motorists who may have driven through the scene immediately after the incident, but before the arrival of emergency services.”

The coast-bound carriageway of the M2 remains closed.

There were long delays on the motorway this morning with traffic service INRIX reporting congestion to London-bound traffic at J6, for over a mile at around 6am.

One lane was closed westbound and drivers heading to London were warned of delays. Credit: Google Maps

Diversion route

Eastbound

Exit the M2 eastbound at J5 and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto the A249 southbound towards Maidstone.
Travel southbound on the A249 for approximately 5 miles to reach M20 J7 and take the first exit at the roundabout onto the M20 eastbound.
Leave the M20 eastbound at J8 and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout, followed by the 1st exit at the next roundabout to join the A20 eastbound towards Lenham.
Continue on the A20 for approximately 9 miles, passing through Harrietsham and Lenham, to reach the roundabout with the A252 at Charing.
Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A252 eastbound towards Challock.
Remain on the A252 to the next roundabout (with the A251) and take the first exit onto the A251 northbound towards Faversham.
Continue on the A251 northbound for approximately 6 miles and re-join the M2 at J6.

National Highways is advising affected drivers to allow extra time, re-route or delay journeys.

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