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Delays on M20 at Brands Hatch after hit-and-run near Wrotham

08:33, 25 January 2020

updated: 08:52, 25 January 2020

Police were called to the M20 following a hit-and-run.

Officers were called at around 6.40am after a collision between a car and a van on the London-bound carriageway near Wrotham.

Traffic was seen queueing on the M20 this morning. Picture: Highways England
Traffic was seen queueing on the M20 this morning. Picture: Highways England

Motorists were left waiting as traffic was held between junction 1 and junction 2 for the A20 London Road, near Brands Hatch at around 7.45am as police attended.

Police spokesman Steve Knight said: "The driver of one of the vehicles was reported to have left the scene following the incident.

"Officers attended and stopped the traffic before carrying out a search of the area."

They are still searching for the man.

Highways England confirmed traffic was moving again at 8.20am.

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