Witness appeal after fatal crash involving pedestrian and number of vehicles on M2 near Faversham

Kent police advise the closure will remain in place until midday Thursday for specialist investigation and clear-up work. Credit: Google Maps

A police appeal has been issued following a fatal collision which left a Kent motorway closed for almost 24 hours.

Emergency services were called shortly after 8pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024, to a collision involving a pedestrian and a number of vehicles on the coast-bound carriageway of the M2 motorway, between junctions 5 and 6.

A man in his 50s was died at the scene, and officers say his next of kin has been informed.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: "An investigation into the circumstances is underway.

"Anyone who saw what happened, including seeing the pedestrian or vehicles prior to the incident, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Call on 01622 798538 quoting reference XX/SL/111/24. Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

"Investigators would also like to speak to motorists who may have driven through the scene immediately after the incident, but before the arrival of emergency services."

One lane was closed westbound and drivers heading to London were warned of delays. Credit: Google Maps

The coast-bound carriageway of the M2 has since been reopened, with National Highways saying delays in the area are clearing.

There were long delays on the motorway this morning with traffic service INRIX reporting congestion to London-bound traffic at J6, for over a mile at around 6am.

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