M20 closed after collision involving more than 30 vehicles

World · First reported 8 Nov, 00:17 · Updated 00:25

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Kent Police said a collision involving more than 30 vehicles occurred on the London-bound M20 around 6.40pm on Saturday. Both carriageways were closed between junctions 8 and 9, and police said the closures were likely to remain overnight. Two people were seriously injured.

Kent Police said the collision involved more than 30 vehicles and happened around 6.40pm on Saturday on the London-bound carriageway.
Two people sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospitals; several other drivers had non-serious injuries.
Both carriageways were closed between junctions 8 and 9, with the closures expected to continue overnight.

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Key facts

Time reported: Around 6.40pm on Saturday.
Vehicles involved: More than 30 cars, according to Kent Police as reported by GB News.
Serious injuries: Two people; one was taken to a London hospital and one to a local hospital.
Road closures: Both M20 carriageways between junctions 8 and 9; closures were expected to remain overnight.