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M20 closed in both directions between Junction 2 and 3 near Paddock Wood in Tunbridge Wells

16:57, 30 August 2022

updated: 17:17, 30 August 2022

The M20 was closed in both directions due to concerns for a missing person.

National Highways shut the motorway between Junction 2 for Paddock Wood, near Tunbridge Wells, and Junction 3 for the M26.

The M20 is closed in both directions. Picture: Stock
The M20 is closed in both directions. Picture: Stock

It was because police received a call just before 4pm reporting concerns for a person's welfare/

The M20 and coastbound M20 were temporarily closed for around an hour before being reopened at 4.45pm.

A police spokesman added: "The person was safely located and both motorways were reopened."

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