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M20: Motorcyclist avoids serious injury after crash near junction 5 for Maidstone

Police officers are reminding motorcyclists of the importance of wearing the correct clothing after a rider was lucky to avoid serious injury on the M20.

The motorist crashed near junction 5 for Detling Hill at around 2.30pm and sustained minor injuries due to the fact he was wearing the correct kit.

The crash caused some delays but posting on Twitter Kent Police's Road Policing Unit voiced concern at the amount of riders spotted on the county's road in inappropriate clothing.

The scene of the crash. Picture: @kentpoliceroads
The scene of the crash. Picture: @kentpoliceroads

As temperatures soar some bikers had even been spotted in shorts and t-shirts.

The main route is now back to normal.

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