Emergency services at the scene after the fatal crash. Picture: Max Hess

A lorry driver has been released on police bail after a man was killed in a crash on the M20.

Kent Police believe the victim, from Ashford, had stopped on the hard shoulder when his car was hit by a truck.

The 41-year-old Belgian trucker, from Bruges, was arrested over the smash and taken to a police station for questioning.

He has since been released on police bail until May 29.

The crash happened on the coastbound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9, close to Charing, at around 6.45pm.

The driver of the car, a Citroen Saxo, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for almost five hours after the crash. Picture: Max Hess

Police closed the motorway between junctions 8 and 9, diverting traffic along the A20. The road was re-opened at about 11.30pm.

Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to phone the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.