A van driver is in a serious condition in a London hospital after a crash on the M20.

The accident involving a white Peugeot Boxer van and a lorry happened on the coastbound carriageway between J11a and J12 at 9.42am on Friday.

Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the South East Coast Ambulance Service attended.

The driver of the van, a man in his 40s, was airlifted to a hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Witnesses are being urged to come forward.

A police spokesman said: "Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing to anyone who saw the incident, or who has dashcam footage that could help their enquiries, to contact them

"Anyone with information should call the appeal line on 01622 798538, quoting reference AH/CF/084/22.

"You can also email investigators on sciu.td@kent.police.uk."