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M2 closes after lorry and car crash

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 16:09, 12 May 2018

Updated: 18:20, 12 May 2018

A motorway in Kent has reopened after being closed for several hours following a collision between two cars and a lorry in which a woman was injured.

The M2 coastbound at junction 1 approaching Rochester was shut following the accident.

Highways England confirmed all lanes have now reopened after the collision was cleared.

Emergency services when they closed the M2 at junction 1 as they dealt with the incident. Picture: Highways England

Traffic was being diverted off the M2 and up the A289.

It was then being guided to turn around and travel back down the A289, rejoining the M2 on the Londonbound side at junction 1.

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Traffic conditions have returned to normal.

Kent Police were called at 3.33pm and officers attended the scene along with ambulance crews and Kent Fire and Rescue.

The female driver of one of the cars was taken to hospital.

Emergency services closed the M2 London bound from junction 1. Picture: Kent Police
Traffic on the M2 after the coastbound carriageway was closed near junction 1. Picture: Highways England
Traffic on the M2 after the coastbound carriageway was closed near junction 1. Picture: Highways England
The M2 near junction 1 seen from the London bound carriageway shortly after the crash. Picture: Highways England

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