M20 closed after 30-vehicle pile-up leaves two seriously injured
More than 30 vehicles have been involved in a major crash on the M20 in Kent, leaving two people seriously injured, with multiple others also sustaining injuries. Kent Police officers are at the scene of the collision, which happened on the London-bound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 at around 6.41pm on Saturday, November 7.
Two people are understood to have suffered serious injuries in the smash. One has been taken to a hospital in London, while the other has been transferred to a local hospital. Other drivers involved in the collision have also sustained injuries, although these are not believed to be serious.
Emergency services remain at the scene as they deal with the incident. Both the London-bound and coast-bound carriageways have been closed between junctions 8 and 9, with the closures expected to remain in place overnight. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes while emergency crews work at the scene.
In a statement, Kent Police said: "Officers are currently attending a collision on the M20 involving more than 30 vehicles."
"The incident was reported to have happened at around 6.41pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 on the London-bound carriageway M20 between junction 9 and 8."
"Two people are reported to have sustained serious injuries. One of those injured has been taken to a London hospital while the other patient has been taken to a local hospital."
Kent Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and motorists who may have captured the collision on dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police through its live chat service, quoting reference 07-1245. Drivers who were not involved in the collision are being advised to stay away from the affected stretch of the M20 while emergency services continue their work.
The motorway is expected to remain closed overnight, although no confirmed reopening time has been announced. The full circumstances surrounding the collision have not yet been confirmed.
