Key Takeaways
- A woman in her 20s has died in a motorway collision on Christmas Eve in Kent, England
- The incident occurred on the London-bound M2 carriageway, near the Medway services at Junction 4
- The woman was driving a black Volkswagen T-Roc when it collided with the central reservation and overturned
- The carriageway was closed between Junctions 5 and 4, causing disruptions to Christmas traffic
- The force is appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage to come forward
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A Tragic Accident on Christmas Eve
Tragedy struck on Christmas Eve when a woman in her 20s died in a motorway collision on the London-bound M2 carriageway in Kent, England. The incident occurred shortly before 12:50pm, near the Medway services at Junction 4, when the woman’s black Volkswagen T-Roc collided with the central reservation and overturned. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and there were no other passengers or vehicles involved in the accident. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene, and the carriageway was closed between Junctions 5 and 4, causing disruptions to Christmas traffic.
Response to the Accident
The response to the accident was swift, with the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service attending the scene. The RAC estimated that there would be over 4.2 million festive getaway trips by car on Christmas Eve, with regular commuter traffic expected to be much lighter. The AA predicted that there would be over 22 million cars on the roads on Christmas Eve, making it one of the busiest days of the year. The carriageway was closed for several hours, but was fully reopened later in the evening. The force is now appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage to come forward, and anyone who saw the incident or the car before it occurred is asked to contact them.
Investigation and Appeal for Witnesses
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and the force is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to come forward. The incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving, especially during peak holiday periods. The force is asking anyone who saw the woman’s car before the accident or witnessed the incident itself to contact them on 01622 798538, quoting reference BS/AW/092/25. By coming forward, witnesses can help to provide valuable information that may aid in the investigation and help to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. As the investigation continues, The Independent will provide updates and analysis, and will continue to support the public’s right to know.