A car hit a safety barrier on the motorway before overturning into a ditch.

The police were called at 2.35pm after the black vehicle, thought to be a 4x4, crashed just off the M20 coastbound slip-road of junction 12, between Cheriton and Folkestone.

Three fire engines were sent to the scene and crews used cutting tools to remove the roof of the car and release two casualties stuck inside.

The car also hit a lamppost.

A police spokesman said: "The car collided with a safety barrier.

"Officers are currently at the scene along with ambulance staff.

"No serious injuries have been reported at this stage."

Traffic is passing slowly due to a lane closure.