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Queuing traffic on M2 after crash between junction 5 Sittingbourne and junction 6 Faversham

13:02, 01 November 2018

updated: 13:27, 01 November 2018

Drivers were stuck in up to five miles of traffic after a car crash on the M2.

Emergency services were called to the collision which involved one vehicle on the eastbound carriageway between junction 5 for the A249 Sittingbourne and junction 6 for the A251 Faversham.

All lanes have since been reopened but traffic is still slow.

Car involved in crash on M2. Picture: @kentpoliceroads (5152400)
Car involved in crash on M2. Picture: @kentpoliceroads (5152400)

Kent police road unit on Twitter has reported only one minor injury.

A spokesman for the police said: "We were called to a report that a car had overturned on the M2 coastbound, between junctions 5 and 6, at 10.39am.

"Officers attended alongside crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service and to ensure public safety a lane closure was enforced.

"No serious injuries were reported and shortly after midday the scene was handed over to Highways England."

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