Motorists are facing delays after a crash on a main route.

The Medway Tunnel was at a “standstill” heading into Gillingham following the accident, which happened just before the entrance to Asda in Pier Road.

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Drivers were reportedly unable to get out of the St Mary’s Island area and there were knock-on delays around Dockside Outlet Centre.

One motorist said they’d popped out for a quick shop at Asda but hadn’t moved for 30 minutes due to the accident.

A recovery truck arrived shortly after 3.10pm and the crash had been cleared by 3.45pm, but congestion remained for some time after.