A major route in Kent has reopened after an accident involving two cars and a lorry, causing significant delays for rush-hour drivers. The A2 coastbound was shut near the Darent junction for Bluewater, in Greenhithe following the incident just after 7am today.
At one point, queues were stretching back to the M25 junction, and there were tailbacks towards the QE2 bridge. A spokesman for Kent Police said: “We were called at around 7.10am on Friday, September 13 following a collision involving two cars and a lorry on the A2 coast-bound between the junctions for the M25 and Bean.
“Officers attended. No serious injuries were reported and the road was clear by around 8.30am.”
The incident caused major delays for drivers, with some facing up to 30 minutes of delays. However, traffic has since cleared and the A2 is now fully reopened.
The crash on the A2 coastbound was caused by two cars and a lorry colliding between the junctions for the M25 and Bean. The incident occurred just after 7am today, causing significant delays for drivers.
The collision caused major delays for drivers, with some facing up to 30 minutes of delays. However, the A2 is now fully reopened and traffic has since cleared.
Kent A2 Crash: One Person Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision
A person has been injured after a three-vehicle crash on the A2 near Dartford today. The incident, which occurred at 3.27pm between the M25 junction and the Bean junction, brought traffic to a standstill on the A2 coastbound.
Kent Police responded to reports of the crash on the coastbound A2. Officers arrived at the scene, along with paramedics and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. One person has been reported injured.
Three fire engines attended, with crews assisting paramedics. All lanes have since reopened, but there are still residual delays of up to 55 minutes, with congestion stretching back towards the M25 Junction 2.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called to the A2, coastbound at Dartford following reports of a collision involving three vehicles.
“Officers attended, along with SECAMB and KFRS.
“One person has reported injuries.
“One lane is open.”
A2 Dartford: Road Reopens After Three-Vehicle Crash
All lanes have now reopened after traffic was held for two hours following a three-vehicle crash on the A2. The coastbound carriageway between the M25 junction 2 for Darenth and the B255 for Bean was closed following the incident, involving two cars and a lorry, at around 3.30pm.
Earlier all four lanes were shut as fire engines, police and ambulances attended the scene. Paramedics assessed and treated two people at the scene before one patient was taken to Kings College Hospital, in London, for further medical treatment.
Police also attended and a spokesperson for the force said one person has been reported for careless driving. Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was called to assist the South East Coast Ambulance Service following the crash.
Three fire engines attended and its crews had left the scene by 4.30pm. Eventually, just one lane was closed and the carriageway was fully reopened around 5.30pm.
National Highways traffic officers were also in attendance.
Traffic Mayhem: A2 Dartford Eastbound Closed Following Three-Vehicle Collision
The incident, which occurred at 3.27pm, involved two cars and a lorry and caused significant disruption to traffic. The A2 eastbound between the M25 junction and the Bean junction was completely closed after the crash.
Kent Police and emergency services responded to the incident, with three fire engines and paramedics arriving at the scene to assist those involved. One person was reported injured and treated by paramedics.
The road was closed for a considerable period, with traffic brought to a standstill. All lanes have since reopened, but drivers are still facing delays of up to 55 minutes, with congestion stretching back towards the M25 Junction 2.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of even a minor accident. As always, it is crucial to be aware of your surroundings, follow traffic regulations, and drive defensively to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and other road users.
It is important to note that this article is based on information available at the time of publication and may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on traffic and road closures, it is recommended to refer to official traffic sources and news outlets.
