Accidente de cuatro vehículos cierra el M40 sur, provocando retrasos de hasta 90 minutos

Accidente de cuatro vehículos cierra el M40 sur, provocando retrasos de hasta 90 minutos

Los servicios de bomberos de Kent y National Highways cerraron el carril sur del M40 entre las intersecciones 1a y 1 tras un choque entre cuatro vehículos, lo que provocó colas de siete millas y retrasos de aproximadamente 90 minutos antes de que la carretera se reabriera. Días antes, Kent Online informó de una serie de incidentes en la M20 en Kent. Un incendio en un camión que transportaba cartón obligó al cierre del carril con dirección a Londres entre las intersecciones 3 y 1, generando demoras de hasta 40 minutos.

Posteriormente, más de 30 coches y camiones colisionaron en densa niebla cerca del castillo de Leeds, hiriendo a varias personas y provocando cierres que se esperaban durar toda la noche. Un incidente dirigido por la policía en la salida 10A del intercambiador de Sevington también provocó cierres temporales de los carriles sur y norte de la M20 y de la A2070, que se levantaron en una hora.

Actores

Kent Fire and Rescue Service National Highways

Ubicaciones

M20, Kent, England, United Kingdom Swanley Interchange, Swanley, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Artículos

9 de noviembre de 2026
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M40 closed: Drivers face huge 90 min delays after crash
M40 closed: Drivers face huge 90 min delays after crash

The Mirror • 9 de nov 13:12

A collision involving four vehicles forced the southbound M40 between Junction 1a and Junction 1 to close, creating seven-mile queues and delays of about 90 minutes before the road was reopened.

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8 de noviembre de 2026
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Police officers respond to incident by Junction 10A for Sevington Interchange near Ashford
Police officers respond to incident by Junction 10A for Sevington Interchange near Ashford

Kent Online • 8 de nov 15:03

A police-led incident at Junction 10A of the Sevington Interchange led to brief southbound and northbound lane closures on the M20 and the A2070, which were lifted within an hour.

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7 de noviembre de 2026
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M20 near Leeds Castle closed after more than 30 vehicles involved in crash in thick fog
M20 near Leeds Castle closed after more than 30 vehicles involved in crash in thick fog

Kent Online • 7 de nov 19:57

More than 30 cars and lorries collided on the M20 near Leeds Castle in dense fog, injuring multiple people and prompting road closures that are expected to last overnight.

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6 de noviembre de 2026
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M20 closed after huge lorry fire as emergency crews flood scene and commuters hit with long delays
M20 closed after huge lorry fire as emergency crews flood scene and commuters hit with long delays

The Sun • 6 de nov 08:05

A lorry fire on the M20 near Swanley forced the road to close, leading to traffic backups and delays of over an hour.

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Long delays on M20 between West Malling and Swanley after lorry fire
Long delays on M20 between West Malling and Swanley after lorry fire

Kent Online • 6 de nov 07:36

A fire involving a lorry carrying cardboard forced the closure of the London-bound carriageway of the M20 between Junctions 3 and 1, leading to delays of up to 40 minutes and traffic diversions.

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