Traffic is easing on the M2 following a crash involving three vehicles.

The incident was reported between junction 5 for Sittingbourne and junction 6 for Faversham shortly before 12.30pm.

National Highways says its traffic officers are at the scene where there was five miles of congestion.

A lane has since re-opened coastbound but there is currently up to an extra hour to normal travel times.

Kent Police has confirmed the crash involved two cars and a van, although no injuries were reported.

A lane closure is currently in place which is being managed by National Highways.

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