The police helicopter was scrambled to join in a search for a lorry after people were reportedly seen on its roof as it travelled along a motorway.

People were reported to have been seen on top of the HGV on the London-bound carriageway of the M2 between junction five for Sittingbourne and junction four for Chatham just after 9.30am today.

Officers travelled along the motorway and spoke to a lorry driver who was stationary at junction two for Strood.

A police spokesman said: "The vehicle was searched and there was no trace of anybody in the rear or on the roof.

"The police helicopter assisted in the search for the lorry."

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