Police have closed the London-bound carriageway of the M20 at junctions 9 to 8 as the icy conditions take hold.

Police are working with the highways authorities to grit the road, following a spate of minor accidents today (Sunday) between 4pm and 5pm.

It is not known for how long the closure will be but motorists hoping to use that section of the motorway are being advised to make alternative arrangements.