Two people have been taken to hospital following a series of crashes on the M2, near Rochester Airport.

The first incident happened on the London bound carriageway between junction 3 and junction 2 for the A228 Sundridge Hill shortly after 6am.

Kent Police spokesman James Walker said: "Kent Police was called at 6.14am on Wednesday 6 January 2021 following a report of a single vehicle collision between junctions 3 and 2 of the M2 London-bound.

"The involved vehicle then caught alight and the fire was safely extinguished by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. No serious injuries were reported."

A second crash involving two cars is also reported to have taken place nearby.

Two people were taken to a local hospital by South East Coast Ambulance Service and their injuries were not reported to be serious.

One lane of four has been closed and drivers have been told to expect delays

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