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| M26 closed after crash between two lorries and car | M26 closed after crash between two lorries and car |
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| The M26 has been closed in both directions following a crash resulting in "multiple casualties". | The M26 has been closed in both directions following a crash resulting in "multiple casualties". |
| A spokesman for the Highways Agency said the crash happened at 09:40 BST on the westbound carriageway in Kent and involved a car and two lorries. | |
| The motorway is closed between junction three and five. It is believed five people are trapped. | |
| London Air Ambulance tweeted that it had been sent to assist with "multiple casualties" on the motorway in Kent. | |
| Traffic is being diverted via the M25 and M20 and road users have been advised to plan alternate journeys. | |
| The road is expected to be reopened at 16:00 BST, however, drivers have been warned it may continue into peak hours due to the police investigation. |