Passengers had to be cut free from the wreckage of a minibus after it crashed and overturned on the M2 today.

The vehicle flipped over on the coast-bound carriageway between Faversham and Sittingbourne at about 11.30am.

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to help the victims, three of whom were trapped inside the van.

Firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to free them before handing them over to the care of medics.

Two others were injured but did not need to be cut free.

No one is thought to have been seriously hurt in the crash, but three were taken to a local hospital for checks.

Coast-bound side was closed while crews dealt with the incident, and one lane was opened shortly after.

The damaged bus has now been recovered and both lanes have re-opened.

There were tailbacks in the area but traffic is now returning to normal.