A major multi-vehicle collision involving more than thirty vehicles occurred on the London-bound carriageway of the M20 in Kent, resulting in two serious injuries and extensive emergency service intervention. The incident took place in hazardous, thick foggy conditions between junctions eight and nine, prompting a substantial deployment of resources including firefighters, paramedics, and an air rescue ambulance to manage the unfolding crisis. Kent Police confirmed the scale of the pile-up, noting that paramedics assessed eleven individuals at the scene. Two casualties sustained severe injuries requiring immediate hospital treatment; one was transported to a local facility in Kent, while the other was transferred to a specialist medical centre in London. Several other motorists and passengers sustained minor injuries during the chaotic sequence of events on one of the region's vital transport arteries. The scale of the disaster forced the closure of the motorway in both directions to facilitate the emergency response, vehicle recovery operations, and the initial stages of the police investigation. Kent Fire and Rescue Service deployed specialized units to assist stranded motorists and secure the area, while National Highways confirmed that extremely poor visibility due to thick fog contributed to the hazardous driving environment. Authorities have launched a formal appeal for witnesses, urging any drivers with dashboard camera footage or information regarding the moments leading up to the collision to come forward to assist investigators in piecing together the sequence of events. The route was subsequently reopened following extensive safety checks and recovery work. Fuente: The Standard
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