[Location: Gravesend] Long delays following multi-vehicle crash on A2
Kent Online 2026-10-05 06:22:30
Context: A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the A2 in Gravesend, Kent, just before rush hour, causing significant disruptions to traffic. The incident took place on the London-bound carriageway, blocking traffic from the junction with Pepper Hill in Northfleet to the A227 Tollgate Services. Emergency services responded to the incident, and lanes were reopened by 6:55 am.
Key Facts
- A multi-vehicle crash on the A2 London-bound carriageway caused all lanes to be closed at 6:15 am on September 5.
- The crash blocked traffic from the junction with Pepper Hill in Northfleet to the A227 Tollgate Services in Gravesend.
- Lanes reopened by 6:55 am, but lengthy delays persisted with congestion back to the M2 at Junction 1 for Strood.
- As of the article's publication, there were still significant delays, with traffic backed up to the M2 at Junction 1.