A WOMAN and two men killed when the white van they were travelling in crashed into a road sign on the M20 on Tuesday last week have been named by Kent Police.

They were 52-year-old Jadranka Grubac, another passenger, Edin Kulenovic, 43, and 29-year-old Elvedin Muftic, who was driving the vehicle.

The three were all of Slovenian origin who were living in Surrey. They were all members of the same family, but their relationship is not yet known.

The horrific accident happened on the London-bound carriageway about 200 yards from junction 6 at Blue Bell Hill at about 3.15pm. It caused traffic chaos for thousands of drivers.

After the crash police closed the London-bound carriageway and traffic was diverted at junction 7.

Anyone who may have seen the collision should contact the Kent Police serious collision investigation unit's witness appeal line on 01622 798537.