A driver has been taken to hospital following a motorway crash and oil spill.

Emergency services were called to the accident on the coastbound carriageway of the M26 between Junction 1 and 2a just before 10.40am.

The crash was between Junction 5 of the M25 and Junction 3 of the M20 and forced the closure of one lane.

Police, SECAmb and Kent Fire and Rescue Service were all in attendance and the road was reopened by 1pm.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "We were called to a collision involving two vehicles on the M26 between Junction 1 and 2A at 10.43am.

"Officers are currently at the scene along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service."

Motorists are warned to expect delays.