Three-truck crash shuts M20

A truck driver was cut from wreckage after a three-lorry crash in treacherous conditions on the M20 which remained closed for several hours.

The incident happened last Wednesday lunchtime close to Junction 8 for Leeds Castle and saw traffic grind to a halt, with the air ambulance landing on the carriageway.

Vehicles were at a standstill and police and ambulance crews attended following the incident, which happened at about 1pm and sparked delays in Ashford.

Four fire engines and a technical rescue unit were also sent to the scene.

Highways England said the crash involved multiple vehicles and resulted in a full closure of the carriageway in both directions.

However, the coastbound side of the M20 reopened shortly after 5pm.

Drivers were diverted onto the A20 through Charing, Lenham and Harrietsham.

Picture: Andy Clark Traffic queueing on the M20 at the Canterbury Road bridge in Kennington; the Storm Darcy snow made for treacherous driving conditions

(All photos from 1957) A nostalgic view showing snowfall in the Lower High Street at a time when traffic was permitted down the high street, something that was much better for business compared to the pedestrian-only area it is today during office hours

A splendid snow-laden view of the high street adjacent to Kings Parade and looking towards the Upper High Street