Man in his 50s dies after crash on M2 in Kent

A man in his 50s died after being struck by several vehicles on the M2 in Kent.

The crash happened on the coastbound carriageway near Medway Services just after 9pm on Tuesday.

The man was a pedestrian on the motorway, and his next of kin has been informed.

The M2 was closed in both directions while emergency services attended and police investigated.

The London-bound section has reopened, though the coastbound section remains closed, according to the latest details provided.

Police are asking witnesses and dashcam users to come forward as their investigation continues.