Delays are expected on the A2 following a crash that has closed three lanes.
A crash on the coastbound carriageway is blocking three of four lanes on the A2 between the junctions for the M25 and Bean Lane.
3 lanes remain blocked on the #A2 E/B btwn the #M25 / #A282 + B255 nr #Bean. Emergency services at scene, long delays on approach
— Highways England (@HighwaysSEAST) 15 August 2017
Emergency services are at the scene.
A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said they cut a man free from a car and passed him into the care of the ambulance service.
A spokesman for Kent Police confirmed they attended the scene at about 8.20am.
The spokesman said: "Kent Police was called to a collision between two vehicles on the coastbound carriageway of the A2 between the M25 and the junction with Bean.
A2 DARENTH: One man has been cut free from his car after a two-vehicle crash on the A2 coastbound at Darenth. Pic @SIMONMAY1 pic.twitter.com/DFzYxUBneQ
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) 15 August 2017
"Officers are in attendance and lane closures are currently in place. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue have also been called.
"Ambulance crews are assessing for any injuries at the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes if possible."
Drivers are advised to approach with caution and expect long delays.
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