The A20 Westbound closed due to fuel spillage, accident, four lorries involved and recovery work between A256 Woolcomber Street and B2011 (Court Wood Interchange). The accident happened just before midnight, recovery and clean up process is underway.
Kent Police have spent the day examining the scene of a fatal car crash in which two young people died. The Ford Fiesta they were travelling in left the carriageway of the A20 between Ashford and Maidstone on the evening of Saturday 29th December, and hit a tree.
The incident happened on the Maidstone-bound side of the A20 Ashford Road near Charing Crematorium. A passing motorist saw the vehicle just after 10 pm and reported it.
The driver was a 17-year-old woman from the Ashford area. Her passenger was a 20-year-old man from the Maidstone area. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have been informed.
The Maidstone-bound side of the A20 was closed until 2 am on Sunday 30th December while officers investigated the collision and carried out recovery work.
Police would like to hear from anyone witnesses, or anyone who may have the seen the car in the area before the accident occurred. The witness appeal line telephone number is 01622 798538.
One lane is closed due to emergency repairs on A20 Eastbound between M20 / Old Coach Road and A260 White Horse Hill at Wrotham in Kent.