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A man has died after being struck by a lorry and multiple vehicles on the M2 in Kent.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash after 9pm on Tuesday on the southbound carriageway near Medway Services between junction four for Gillingham and junction five for Sittingbourne.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said a local man in his 50s, who was on foot in the carriageway, was reported to have been struck by a red MAN HGV and other vehicles.

The man died at the scene and his next of kin has been informed.

On Wednesday afternoon, a coastbound carriageway remains closed between junction three for Maidstone and junction five while the London-bound route is also closed between junctions five and four.

A force spokesperson previously said: “The M2 remains closed in both directions between J3 and 5 (coastbound) and J5 and 4 (London-bound) following a serious collision on the coastbound carriageway close to the Medway Services.

“The incident happened at around 9.10pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The motorway is expected to remain closed for a significant period of time and road users are advised to expect delays and find alternative routes if possible.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

National Highways confirmed that investigation works were ongoing, with closures expected to remain in place throughout the day. Motorists are advised to expect disruption and to allow extra journey time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to the police, is urged to contact the appeal line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/178213/26.