M2 in Kent closed in both directions near Maidstone after crash
A man in his 50s died after being struck by multiple vehicles on the M2 motorway in Kent, England. Police have partially reopened the road and are currently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist with their investigation.
Why it matters
This incident caused significant traffic disruption and is the subject of an ongoing police investigation into a fatal road accident.
Image source, Simon Jones/BBC Image caption, Kent Police said the pedestrian, in his 50s, was struck by multiple vehicles
A section of the M2 in Kent has been partially reopened following a crash in which a man died, according to police.
Kent Police said the pedestrian, in his 50s, was struck by multiple vehicles just after 21:00 GMT on Tuesday on the coastbound carriageway near Medway Services.
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