The Kent Air Ambulance lands near the scene of the five-vehicle crash. Picture courtesy Stuart Watkins

A man killed on his way home from work in a horror pile-up on the M2 has been identified by police.

Jim Molloy - a father-of-three from Broadstairs - died at the scene of the crash, which involved four cars and a truck on the coastbound stretch in Medway during last Friday's evening rush hour (July 31).

The 58-year-old's family, including wife Maureen, daughters Christine, Catherine and Alex and grandsons Noah and William, described him as a "gentle, loving man".

In a statement, they added: "He was our strength and our rock and we can't imagine life without him.

"We have many happy memories of our time with him. We are proud of the love he showed to the many men and women with learning disabilities to whom he dedicated his life's work.

"Jim was a man of strong faith and we are comforted that we will see him again in the kingdom of heaven. His family here and in Ireland love and miss him desperately."

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the crash. It happened at around 5.15pm between junction three (Blue Bell Hill) and junction 4 (Gillingham).

Police have confirmed the collision involved a black Jaguar, a black Vauxhall VXR8, a black Ford Focus, a green VW Polo and a Renault lorry.

Two men - a 54-year-old from Hartlip and a 50-year-old from Smarden - were arrested in connection with the incident.

They have been released on bail pending further investigation after being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.