M2 closed during rush hour after serious crash
A man in his 50s died after being struck by multiple vehicles on the M2 motorway in Kent, leading to a prolonged closure of the road. Police are currently investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant traffic disruption and highlights ongoing road safety concerns on major UK motorways.
A stretch of the M2 has been closed for hours after a serious crash near Medway services (Picture: National Highways)
A pedestrian has died after being struck by several vehicles on a motorway slip road in Kent.
A stretch of the M2 remains closed following the tragedy near Medway services yesterday evening.
The alarm was raised after reports of a pedestrian being struck on the coastbound carriageway between junction J4 and the services at about 9.10pm.
Emergency services found the man had succumbed to his injuries after being hit by a lorry and then other vehicles.
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