A WOMAN fell ill on the M20 and blocked the middle lane this morning (Dec 23).

It occured on Junction 2 A20 / A227 (Wrotham Brands Hatch Circuit) at around 8am.

Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance attended.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Shortly after 8am it was reported that a car had come to a stop on  the M20 near the Wortham Hill junction and was blocking the middle lane.

"It is believed that the driver of the vehicle had fallen ill, which caused the vehicle to stop. Secamb were called and the driver was taken to hospital."

The M20 London bound lane has now re-opened on entry slip road after the incident.

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