Man in his 50s dies after collision on M2 near Gillingham

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man in his 50s was struck by vehicles on the coastbound M2 near Medway Services and died.

A man in his 50s died following a collision on the coastbound M2 between junction 4 for Gillingham and junction 5, near Medway Services, at around 9.10pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Kent Police said the man was struck by an HGV and other vehicles. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing and no arrests or charges have been confirmed.

National Highways closed the M2 in both directions while emergency services and investigators worked at the scene, with wider closures in place between junction 4 and junction 5 during that period.

Kent Police have asked motorists who witnessed the incident, saw the pedestrian or the vehicles involved, or who have relevant dashcam footage, to come forward. Those who have not already spoken to officers are asked to call 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/178213/26. Dashcam footage can also be submitted through the Kent Police online evidence portal.

Key information

Witness appeal line: 01634 792209 — quote reference 46/178213/26
Dashcam footage: can be submitted via the Kent Police online evidence portal
Location: coastbound M2 between junction 4 (Gillingham) and junction 5, near Medway Services
Time of collision: around 9.10pm, 27 October 2026

Source: @kent_police

Published: 28 October 2026