Mourners on their way to a funeral were caught up in a road traffic accident this morning on the M20.

The accident, which happened at 10.49am on the coastbound carriageway close to junction five, is thought to have involved a hearse on its way to Vinters Park Crematorium, and a lorry.

Two lanes of the motorway were closed while the two vehicles were kept on the hard shoulder. Two people were taken to hospital.