A tragic accident on the M2 motorway has resulted in the death of a woman in her twenties, leading to the closure of the westbound lanes. The incident occurred when the woman’s car struck a barrier and overturned between Junction 5 (Stockbury Interchange) and Junction 4 (Brooms Wood Interchange). The authorities have established a diversion route to manage traffic.
Emergency services, including Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and National Highways traffic officers, are currently on the scene.
The victim, identified as a woman from Faversham, lost her life as her black Volkswagen T-Roc collided with the central reservation and overturned. The closure of the M2 is expected to last until later this evening.
National Highways has provided an estimated timeline for the reopening of the affected lanes, anticipating clearance between 7:15pm and 7:30pm. At present, traffic is experiencing delays of approximately 15 minutes due to the closure of two lanes.
Drivers are advised to follow the designated diversions outlined by National Highways. The closure is essential for conducting thorough investigations into the accident, with Kent Police leading the detailed examination of the scene.
Authorities are urging road users to be patient as the closure remains in effect to facilitate the investigation process. The incident has caused significant delays, with traffic congestion reported between Junctions 4 and 5 on the London-bound carriageway of the M2.