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Crash between lorry and car on M20 near Maidstone and one lane blocked at Lord Lees Roundabout in Bluebell Hill

All lanes have now reopened after a lorry and a car collided on the M20.

It happened around 4.45pm on the coastbound carriageway between Junction 7 for Detling and 8 for Maidstone.

A lorry and a car have collided on the M20 near junction 7 and 8. Picture: Highways England (45759687)
A lorry and a car have collided on the M20 near junction 7 and 8. Picture: Highways England (45759687)
The Lord Lees roundabout is blocked in Bluebell Hill. Picture: KCC Highways
The Lord Lees roundabout is blocked in Bluebell Hill. Picture: KCC Highways

Both vehicles were moved to the hard shoulder and the incident has cleared.

Traffic is now moving on the exit slip road on the London-bound carriageway at Junction 7 for Detling after a collision.

Also on the M20, one lane was closed on the westbound carriageway between Junction 5 for Maidstone and Junction 4 for Leybourne due to a broken down vehicle. It has now been cleared.

In Bluebell Hill, one lane on the Lord Lees Roundabout was also blocked after a separate accident.

All lanes have now reopened but drivers were warned to expect delays in the area.

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