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30-vehicle crash closes M20 in both directions in Kent
About 30 vehicles crashed on the M20 in Kent on Saturday evening, on the London-bound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9.
Two people were seriously injured; one was taken to a London hospital and the other to a local hospital.
Nine other people were treated for injuries that were not believed to be serious.
Thick fog and possible fireworks smoke were present near the crash, though the cause has not been confirmed.
A fireworks display was scheduled at nearby Leeds Castle earlier that evening.
Both directions of the motorway were closed between the junctions while emergency services dealt with the crash.
Police said the closures were likely to remain overnight and advised other drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
A crash involving more than 30 vehicles closed both carriageways of the M20 in Kent.
The collision happened on the London-bound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9.
Two people were seriously injured, and 11 people in total were treated for injuries.
Police said thick fog and smoke believed to be from a nearby fireworks display were present.
The closures were expected to remain overnight while emergency services dealt with the incident.
- Who
- Drivers in more than 30 vehicles were involved; two people were seriously injured.
- What
- A crash led to the closure of both M20 carriageways between junctions 8 and 9.
- When
- Around 6.41pm on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
- Where
- The M20 in Kent, between junction 8 for Hollingbourne and junction 9 for Ashford.
- Why
- The crash happened in thick fog; smoke believed to be from a nearby fireworks display was also present.
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A fireworks display was scheduled at nearby Leeds Castle.
The crash was reported on the London-bound M20 between junctions 8 and 9.
Emergency services attended, and both carriageways were closed between junctions 8 and 9.
- Vehicles involved
- More than 30
- Seriously injured
- 2 people
- People treated for injuries
- 11
- Road
- M20, Kent
- Junctions affected
- 8 to 9
What people are saying
Officers are currently attending a collision on the M20 involving more than 30 vehicles.
Motorists not involved in the incident should avoid the area and should seek alternative routes.