Recovery and investigation efforts are ongoing, and drivers are advised to re-route or delay their journeys, as delays could extend significantly.

Traffic within the closure is being gradually released as the scene is cleared, but travelers should expect prolonged delays.

The incident caused a major disruption, with debris and damage to the central reservation, and the closure is expected to last until approximately 10 am.

Photos from the scene show a vehicle crashing through barriers and falling onto the motorway, highlighting the severity of the crash and the emergency response.

Efforts are underway to reopen the motorway, with authorities coordinating clean-up and traffic management.

The incident, which occurred around midday, involved a collision with a lorry and tractor, with one person rescued from the scene.

A serious multi-vehicle crash occurred on the M20 in Kent around 3:30 am, involving a vehicle that fell off an overbridge and causing extensive damage and debris across the motorway.

The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a lorry and a tractor, with debris scattered across three lanes and damage to the central reservation barrier, prompting emergency response and clean-up efforts.

Emergency services, including police, fire crews, ambulance, and an air ambulance, responded to the scene, with efforts underway to clear the scene and restore traffic flow, which is expected to take between four to six hours.

Emergency services, including National Highways Traffic Officers, are on scene managing the situation and traffic, with the closure causing hours of congestion and major delays for drivers.

Diversions are in place, directing westbound traffic to exit at Junction 9, follow Fougeres Way to the A20, and rejoin the M20 at Junction 8, adding extra travel time.

The incident led to the westbound section of the M20 being closed between Junction 9 (Ashford) and Junction 8 (Maidstone), with additional closures in both directions at other junctions, resulting in significant traffic delays.

Traffic diversions also advise eastbound drivers to follow a similar detour via the M25 and M26, with the closure expected to last until around 10 am.