Driver dies after lorry overturns on M20 slip-road
A driver has died after his lorry overturned on an M20 slip-road. The crash happened on the coastbound exit at junction 9 near Ashford, resulting in a 12-hour closure of the motorway.
The coastbound exit slip road at junction nine of the M20 in Ashford was closed
Emergency services descended on the scene[1] shortly after 3pm yesterday. Police have today confirmed the driver of the vehicle, a man in his 60s, died at the scene and his next of kin has been made aware.
An investigation into the circumstances is underway. The coastbound carriageway was closed yesterday afternoon, with drivers having to turn off at junction 8 in Maidstone and follow a diversion along the A20. The road remained closed until just before 4am this morning.
Queues at junction 8 of the M20 after the lorry overturned in Ashford. Picture: National Highways
The crash caused major disruption for drivers, with traffic queuing for more than 17 miles to the Aylesford and A229 junction at junction 6.
Anyone who saw what happened or who may have dashcam footage of the lorry prior to the incident should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
Call on 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/HM/038/25.
Alternatively email [email protected].
Dashcam footage can be uploaded here[2].
References
- ^ Emergency services descended on the scene (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ can be uploaded here (kep.uk.evidence.com)