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Man in his 30s from Maidstone dies after his car crashed on M20 at Junction 1 near the M25 at Swanley

12:00, 15 October 2014

updated: 12:51, 15 October 2014

A man in his 30s has died after his car overturned in a crash on a busy motorway this morning.

The victim, who was from Maidstone, died at the scene. Police say his next of kin has been informed.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the accident, which happened on the London-bound carriageway of the M20 at about 8.50am.

The man died on the M20, which was closed after the crash. Picture: Highways Agency
The man died on the M20, which was closed after the crash. Picture: Highways Agency

It was next to the slip road leading from Junction 1 of the motorway to the M25.

Just one car was involved - a silver Saab 93 - which ended up overturned on a bank.

Officers remained at the scene for eight hours and a rolling road block was put in place.

The road was completely re-opened at about 4pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call the serious collision investigation team on 01622 798538, quoting reference 15-0228.


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