A motorway was blocked after several dogs had been seen roaming on the hard shoulder.

The M2 was partially shut coastbound between Junction 5 for Sittingbourne and Junction 6 for Faversham after the incident unfolded at about 2.30pm today.

Police were on the scene and found the pets, bringing them under control.

Drivers experienced delays and slow-moving traffic, according to traffic specialists Inrix.

A police spokesman said: “There have been reports that several dogs have been seen along the hard shoulder between junctions 5 and 6 of the coastbound M2.

“Officers are currently in attendance and actively seeking to locate the dogs and identify the owners.”