Lorry jack-knifes on M20, causing closures. Picture: Martin Apps

A jack-knifed lorry has been causing major delays on the M20 this morning.

The vehicle crashed into the central reservation near junction 4 for Leybourne, shortly before 7am.

The motorway was closed while emergency services worked at the scene.

Traffic builds up after the crash

The London-bound carriageway was re-opened at 8am, but coastbound remained closed until just after 11.30am while crews worked to clear a major fuel spillage.

There have been no injuries, but the clean-up led to delays of several hours for commuters.

Firefighters and Highways Agency workers were at the scene.