Almost a month on and police continue to work to formally establish the identity of a man who died after becoming trapped in his burning van on the M20.

Forensics tests are currently ongoing on the driver, believed to be in his 50s and of eastern European descent.

An inquest opened earlier this month heard how the Fiat Ducato van ploughed into a parked DAF roadworks lorry of the London-bound carriageway on Thursday, January 28.

The cause of death was listed as smoke inhalation and severe burns.

The crash completely shut down the M20 between junction 4 for Leybourne and 3 for Borough Green and leaving motorists stranded for more than an hour.

Witnesses reported flames reaching as high as eight storeys.

The provisional date of the full inquest has been set for May 17, while Kent Police continue their investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Kent Police on 01622 798538, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.