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Police incident closes M20

The M20 was closed in both directions after a distressed woman was seen crossing a footbridge.

All vehicles were stationary near junction 4 for Leybourne.

At its height, there were four miles of congestion on the approach London bound.

Traffic is being held on the M20. Stock image
Traffic is being held on the M20. Stock image

Tailbacks stretched just over a mile on the coastbound carriageway.

Police were called at 8.56pm on Saturday and closed the motorway as a precaution while they spoke to the woman.

She was brought to safety by 9.50pm and the road was reopened.

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