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Multiple lanes shut on M20 after two crashes at same spot within 10 minutes

11:37, 15 August 2020

updated: 12:10, 15 August 2020

Two lanes on the M20 were closed after two separate crashes in the same location.

Emergency services were called at 10.25am to the London-bound carriageway between junction 4 for Snodland and junction 3 following a two-car collision.

Emergency services are dealing with the incidents on the M20 near Snodland. Picture: Highways England
Emergency services are dealing with the incidents on the M20 near Snodland. Picture: Highways England

Police and paramedics dealt with the incident and a person was treated at the scene for an arm injury.

Just 10 minutes later the emergency services were called into action again at the same location after a crash between a car and a lorry.

No injuries were reported for the second accident, but two lanes were closed as emergency workers cleared the area.

Debris was left on the road and the hard shoulder following the crashes.

Just before midday, Highways England tweeted to say the route was clear and delays were easing.

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