Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the M2 which also saw three more patients injured.

A woman was also cut free from the wreckage of a car after the incident between J4 for Gillingham and J5 for the Stockbury Roundabout and the A249 shortly after 11am.

The seven patients were checked over at the scene with three discharged by paramedics and the other four taken to hospital to receive further treatment.

The coastbound carriageway has been blocked and drivers are being warned to expect delays following the incident near junction 5.

Reports according to Traffic England say the incident has since been cleared.

A fire service spokesman said: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended a crash involving two cars, close to J5 on the M2 at around 11.21am.

"Two fire engines were sent to the scene, and crews released one female occupant from one of the vehicles."

Firefighters left the scene just before midday.

Police were also called and helped to make the area safe with the cars moved to the hard shoulder.

The road has been reopened.

Queues have been building on the M25 earlier this morning following a car fire in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing.

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