Kent M2 and M20 Closures End After Multiple Collisions

Kent M2 and M20 Closures End After Multiple Collisions

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Kent Online reported that traffic on the coast-bound M2 and M20 motorways near Gillingham returned to normal by the evening of 31 October after earlier collisions had forced lane closures. The incidents began on 27 October when a four-vehicle crash near junction 4 on the M2 caused a temporary closure; emergency crews treated two injured occupants and the road reopened by mid-afternoon, Kent Online said. Later that day, Kent Police and National Highways warned that the M2 between junctions 3 and 5 would remain closed for several hours following a serious collision near Medway Services, and Kent Live confirmed a full closure between junctions 4 and 5 with diversions in place.

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Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom

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October 31, 2026
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M2 and M20 Coastbound Traffic Disrupted by Multiple Collisions in Kent
M2 and M20 Coastbound Traffic Disrupted by Multiple Collisions in Kent

Kent Online • 31 Oct 13:47

Two separate crashes on the M2 and M20 motorways caused lane closures and delays in Kent, with traffic returning to normal by the evening.

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October 29, 2026
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M62 eastbound lane closures cause up to 30-minute delays after collision
M62 eastbound lane closures cause up to 30-minute delays after collision

Manchester Evening News • 29 Oct 12:36

Two lanes on the M62 between junctions 18 and 19 were closed following a traffic collision, leading to delays of up to half an hour before the road reopened around midday.

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October 28, 2026
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M2 motorway remains closed after serious collision near Medway Services
M2 motorway remains closed after serious collision near Medway Services

Kent Live • 28 Oct 09:22

A serious collision on the M2 near Medway Services has forced a full closure between junctions 4 and 5, with diversions in place and delays expected throughout the morning.

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M2 motorway in Kent remains closed after serious collision
M2 motorway in Kent remains closed after serious collision

Metro.co.uk • 28 Oct 07:29

Kent Police and National Highways said the M2 between junctions 3 and 5 (coastbound) and junctions 5 and 4 (London-bound) will stay closed for several hours following a serious crash near Medway Services.

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October 27, 2026
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M2 Motorway Closed Both Ways After Collision Near Medway Services
M2 Motorway Closed Both Ways After Collision Near Medway Services

Kent Online • 27 Oct 22:06

The M2 between junctions 4 and 5 has been shut in both directions following a serious collision, with police warning that the closure could last for an extended period.

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October 26, 2026
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Four-vehicle collision on M2 near Gillingham cleared, road reopens
Four-vehicle collision on M2 near Gillingham cleared, road reopens

Kent Online • 26 Oct 14:14

A four-vehicle crash on the M2 near Junction 4 caused a temporary closure, but the road was reopened by mid-afternoon after emergency services treated two injured occupants.

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