M20 closed after horror 30-vehicle pile-up leaves two seriously injured

M20 closed after horror 30-vehicle pile-up leaves two seriously injured More than 30 vehicles have been involved in a major crash on the M20, leaving two people seriously injured, with multiple others also sustaining injuries Two people have suffered serious injuries after the major collision on the M20 in Kent, with road closures expected to remain in place overnight More than 30 vehicles have been involved in a major crash on the M20, leaving two people seriously injured. Kent Police officers are currently at the scene of the collision, which happened on the London-bound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 at around 6.41pm on Saturday, November 7. Two people are understood to have suffered serious injuries in the smash. One has been taken to a hospital in London, while the other has been transferred to a local hospital. Other drivers involved in the collision have also sustained injuries, although these are not believed to be serious. Emergency services remain at the scene as they deal with the incident. Both the London-bound and coast-bound carriageways have been closed between junctions 8 and 9, with the closures expected to remain in place overnight. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes while emergency crews work at the scene. In a statement, Kent Police said: "Officers are currently attending a collision on the M20 involving more than 30 vehicles. "The incident was reported to have happened at around 6.41pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 on the London-bound carriageway M20 between junction 9 and 8. "Two people are reported to have sustained serious injuries. One of those injured has been taken to a London hospital while the other patient has been taken to a local hospital." Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision or dashcam footage to come forward. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Kent Police via its live chat service, quoting reference 07-1245.