Two people were seriously injured and eleven were treated by paramedics after a multi-vehicle collision on the London-bound M20 near Hollingbourne on the evening of 7 November 2026.
More than 30 vehicles were involved in the collision, which happened at about 6.41pm between junctions 8 and 9 of the M20 near Hollingbourne, Maidstone. National Highways reported thick fog in the area at the time. Two people were seriously injured and taken to hospital; a further eleven people were passed to paramedics for treatment at the scene.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines and a technical rescue unit to the incident. The motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 8 and 9, with diversions put in place. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.
The closure remained in place shortly after midnight on 8 November 2026. A Met Office fog warning covered parts of southern England and the Midlands until 10am that Sunday.
No confirmed cause beyond the reported fog conditions has been established. The receiving hospital for those seriously injured was not identified in information released by the emergency services.
Key information
- Avoid the area: Diversions were in place between M20 junctions 8 and 9 near Hollingbourne while the closure was active
- Fog warning: The Met Office issued a fog warning for parts of southern England until 10am on Sunday 8 November 2026
- In an emergency: Call 999; for non-emergency road incident information, contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000
Source: @NEJM
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