Tractor driver airlifted to hospital after motorway crash

A man is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after his tractor fell from an overbridge onto the central reservation of the M20 near Wrotham, Kent Police said.

Officers were called at 11.17am on Monday to the A227 Gravesend Road following a single-vehicle incident in which the tractor became separated from its trailer.

The vehicle fell onto the central reservation between junctions two and three of the M20 motorway.

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Dash-cam footage of tractor and trailer crash © Patrick Lohlein

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene alongside police.

The injured man was airlifted to hospital, and his next of kin have been informed of his condition.

Initial enquiries have established the incident involved only the tractor and its trailer.

Both the A227 and the M20 were temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to make the area safe and recover the tractor and trailer.

Both carriageways have since reopened to traffic.

© Patrick Lohlein

Witness appeal

Kent Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to come forward and assist with their investigation.

“Anyone with information is urged to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 18-0475,” said a force spokesperson.

Drivers who were in the area around the time of the crash are also asked to review any dashcam recordings that might provide further details.