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Tractor falls off bridge onto M20 leaving man in hospital | |
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A section of the M20 has been closed near Addington | A section of the M20 has been closed near Addington |
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a tractor fell off a bridge and on to the central reservation of the M20 in Kent following a crash. | |
Kent Police said it was called at about 11:15 BST on Monday to a two-vehicle crash on the A227 overbridge near Wrotham. | |
Part of the M20 was closed in both directions shortly before midday and at 12:40 National Highways said the road was shut in both directions between junction three, near Addington, and junction one, near Swanley. | |
Kent Fire & Rescue Service said crews had extracted one person and the road was expected to be closed for four to six hours. | |
An air ambulance was called to the incident | An air ambulance was called to the incident |
Traffic information supplier Inrix said a lorry had been involved in the crash. | |
National Highways has urged drivers to allow extra time for their journey if travelling in the area. | National Highways has urged drivers to allow extra time for their journey if travelling in the area. |
South East Coast Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex have been contacted for comment. | |
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