The M2 motorway was closed this afternoon due to a fatal accident that claimed the life of a woman in her twenties. The closure affects all westbound traffic between Junction 5 at the Stockbury Interchange (Maidstone, Sheerness A249; The West (M20, M25)) and Junction 4 at the Brooms Wood Interchange (Gillingham A278) following a crash where the woman’s vehicle collided with a barrier and overturned. Authorities have implemented a diversion route to manage traffic flow.
Emergency services including Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and National Highways traffic officers are on the scene responding to the tragic incident. The victim, a woman in her twenties from Faversham, was pronounced dead at the crash site after her black Volkswagen T-Roc crashed into the central reservation and flipped over.
According to National Highways, the closure is expected to last until approximately 7:15pm to 7:30pm, causing delays of about 15 minutes against usual traffic expectations with two lanes currently blocked. Kent Police are conducting detailed collision investigations at the scene, indicating that the closure is likely to remain in place throughout the afternoon.
Drivers are advised to follow diversion signs and expect delays on the M2 Westbound between Junction 5 and Junction 4. The incident resulted in an overturned vehicle, prompting Kent Police to lead the response efforts with support from other emergency services and traffic management teams. Traffic monitoring services report significant delays and slow speeds in the affected area. Stay updated on the situation through official channels for further information.