A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the motorway.

The crash happened on the M2 between junction 5 for Sittingbourne and junction 6 for Faversham at about 8.10pm yesterday (November 20).

It has now been confirmed a man in his 50s died at the scene. The man’s next of kin has been informed.

Both carriageways have since reopened after being closed for nearly 24 hours.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and people with dashcam footage to come forward to help with their inquiries.

Emergency services have been working throughout the night and an investigation into the circumstances is underway.

Anyone who saw what happened, including seeing the pedestrian or vehicles prior to the incident, or who may have dashcam footage, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Call on 01622 798538 quoting reference XX/SL/111/24. Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

Investigators would also like to speak to motorists who may have driven through the scene immediately after the incident, but before the arrival of emergency services.

Dashcam footage can be uploaded here: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/m2faversham