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M20 closed London-bound at junction 5 for Aylesford due to woman on bridge

Claire McWethy
cmcwethy@thekmgroup.co.uk
00:00, 04 April 2016  | Updated: 15:34, 04 April 2016

A woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act on a motorway bridge.

Police were called to the London-bound carriageway of the M20 at junction 5 for Aylesford at 3pm, following concerns about her welfare.

An eyewitness said a woman climbed over the railings.

The scene on the bridge at junction 4 of the M20
The scene on the bridge at junction 4 of the M20
Police have stopped traffic. Picture: Chris Atkinson
Police have stopped traffic. Picture: Chris Atkinson

A rolling road-block was put in place and the road reopened at around 3.40pm.

Maidstone Malling Transport Claire McWethy

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