Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a car crash on the M26 today (Saturday).

The accident happened at around 6.40am on the Maidstone bound carriageway at the junction of the A21.

It’s believed the driver of a blue Peugeot 206 lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the back of a foreign registered lorry.

The 44-year-old driver of the car, who’s from Surrey, died at the scene.

The road has been closed while an investigation takes place and is expected to reopen this afternoon.

Any witnesses to the accident are asked to call Kent Police's serious collision unit on 01622 798538.