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Kent M20 crash injures two after more than 30 vehicles collide
Two people were seriously injured and 11 others were treated as emergency crews worked to clear the pile-up.
- Over 30 vehicles collided on the M20 in Kent on Saturday evening, forcing road closures between Junction 8 and Junction 9 on the London-bound carriageway.
- Thick fog combined with smoke from nearby Leeds Castle fireworks reduced visibility on the London-bound carriageway shortly after a 5:30pm fireworks display.
- Kent Police reported two people sustained serious injuries; one was transported to a London hospital while the other received local treatment, with 11 people total treated for injuries.
- Emergency services including Kent Fire attended the scene, with officials confirming road closures between Junction 8 and 9 would remain in place overnight while incident response continued.
- Motorists were urged to use the A20 as an alternative route, while Kent Police requested anyone with information contact them by calling 101 and quoting reference 07-1245.
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M20 shut in both directions after heavy fog causes huge 30-vehicle pile-up
The M20 will be shut overnight after a huge collision involving more than 30 cars, Kent Police has said.Officers were called to the scene around 6.40pm on Saturday on the London-bound carriageway of the M20, the force said.Members of Kent Police are now attending the scene, alongside other emergency services.Two people have sustained serious injuries. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say One was rushed to a London hospital, while the other was taken…
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The Independent (US)Huge M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles leaves two people seriously injured
Police were called to the scene on Saturday evening
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PressNewsAgencyMajor motorway closed in both directions after horror 30-vehicle pile-up
The motorway has been closed following the crash.
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