There were five miles of traffic following a crash between a van and a motorbike.

The accident happened on the Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A249 near Detling at 7.35am.

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Emergency barrier repairs took place a there was congestion back to Junction 7 of the M20, at the Detling Hill turnoff.

Officers and paramedics attended the scene where the motorcyclist was treated for injuries.

Arrangements were made to recover the vehicles.