The motorway at Gillingham was closed for more than two hours late last night after a four car collision on the coast-bound carriageway.

The emergency services were called out to deal with the smash at about 11.35pm close to junction 4 for Gillingham after the carriageway became blocked.

It is understood no one suffered any serious injury during the smash, but the road was not fully re-opened until about 2am.

A spokesman for police said: “Kent Police was called to a collision close to junction 4 of the M2 coast-bound at 11.35pm.

“In total, four cars are reported to have been involved and part of the motorway was blocked as a result.

“To ensure public safety a road closure was enforced and this had been lifted by 1.50am.

“The South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended and no serious injuries were reported.”