M20 shut after 30-car pileup leaves two seriously hurt
National Highways expects the motorway to stay closed for hours as crews remove vehicles from the stretch near Hollingbourne in Kent.
By Priya Marino ·
More than 30 vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the M20 that resulted in serious injuries to two individuals.
Emergency responders reported the incident at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday evening. The crash occurred on the stretch of road between junctions 9 and 8, near Hollingbourne in Maidstone, Kent.
Paramedics treated eleven people on the scene for non-serious injuries. Two individuals sustained serious harm during the collision. One was transported to a hospital in London, while the second was taken to a local medical facility for treatment.
National Highways confirmed the motorway remained shut in both directions as of Sunday morning. The agency stated the closure would likely continue for several hours while recovery and cleanup operations proceed.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three fire engines and a technical rescue unit to the London-bound carriageway. Control operators coordinated the response to ensure occupants exited the vehicles safely. An air ambulance was also sent to the scene alongside police and highways agency officials.
A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service noted that crews helped everyone safely out of the vehicles. Eleven people were passed into the care of SECAmb paramedics, and two were taken to hospital.
Kent Police maintained road closures on both the London-bound and coast-bound carriageways. The force advised motorists not involved in the incident to seek alternative routes. Police asked anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact them via live chat using reference 07-1245.
