M20 Traffic Delays: Live Updates After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Maidstone
A Multi-Vehicle Crash on the M20 Has Caused Major Delays
The M20 in Kent has been experiencing significant delays this morning (Friday, February 27) due to a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound link road between Junction 6 (A229, Maidstone/Blue Bell Hill) and Junction 5 (Aylesford). The accident has partially blocked the route, leading to queueing traffic and congestion in the area.
Traffic on the Main M20 Is Moving Normally
Despite the incident, traffic on the main M20 is reportedly moving smoothly. Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported at 9:48 am that the main M20 is 'moving normally', but the link road is partially blocked due to the accident.
Current Situation and Updates
At 10:10 am, the road was cleared, and traffic was easing. Inrix reported that the multi-vehicle accident on the M20 Link Road Westbound between J6 A229 and J5 has been cleared, and previous congestion to routes through Aylesford has subsided as traffic finds alternative routes.
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Key Events
10:10 am: The road has been cleared, and traffic is easing. The main M20 is moving normally.
10:14 am: Current traffic maps are available for the M20 near Maidstone and Junction 5.
10:07 am: Welcome to our live coverage of this breaking incident. We will provide all the latest updates as they become available.
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Controversy and Discussion
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