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Lorry crash on A2 near Whitfield roundabout, Dover, causing delays

17:03, 23 October 2018

updated: 10:46, 24 October 2018

Police say it was "amazing" no one was hurt after two lorries crashed on a main road.

It happened on the London-bound stretch of the A2 near the Whitfield roundabout, at around 3.45pm.

Reporter Eleanor Perkins, who was at the scene, said: "The cab of one of the lorries was completely crushed.

Fire engines at the scene of the crash on the A2 near Whitfield
Fire engines at the scene of the crash on the A2 near Whitfield
Firefighters dealing with the wreckage
Firefighters dealing with the wreckage

"There are two fire engines at the scene and several police cars."

The road was closed until 5.15pm when one lane was reopened to let traffic pass.

However, drivers it closed again while the vehicles were recovered before fully reopening at 9.15pm.

A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene with South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

"No injuries were reported and the road was closed whilst recovery was arranged."

The scene of the A2 crash
The scene of the A2 crash

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