Two people were seriously injured after a collision involving more than 30 vehicles closed the M20 in both directions between Junctions 8 and 9 near Maidstone for more than ten hours.
Kent Police were called at 6.41pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 after reports of the pile-up. Officers attended alongside other emergency services, shutting both carriageways while recovery crews got to work.
Two people sustained serious injuries — one was taken to a London hospital, the other to a local facility. It is understood neither injury is life-threatening or life-changing. Other drivers caught up in the collision also sustained injuries not believed to be serious.
The motorway was back open in both directions by around 5am on Sunday 8 November 2026, following vehicle recovery.
Kent Police thanked drivers for their patience.