Two people have been left seriously injured after over 30 vehicles were involved in a crash on the M20 in Kent on Saturday evening.

Police were called to the scene at approximately 6.40pm on Saturday on the London-bound carriageway of the M20 between junction 9 at Ashford and junction 8 at Leeds Castle.

Kent Police stated that two people sustained serious injuries following the crash, with one taken to a London hospital and the other taken to a local hospital. Other drivers have also been hurt but their injuries are not thought to be serious.

Following the crash, the M20 is closed both ways between junction 8 and 9 and this is expected to remain the case overnight while the incident is dealt with, officers said.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

The crash happened on the M20 in Kent (PA)

National Highways also released a statement that read: “Kent emergency services are in attendance, including the air ambulance team who have arrived at scene via car.

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