A bridge was closed for more than nine hours following a serious collision.
The Sheppey Crossing was shut to traffic heading onto the Island, between the B2005 at Iwade and the A2500 for Minster at around 11.30pm yesterday (Friday).
Emergency services at the scene of a crash on the Sheppey Crossing. Picture: Emmilou Firshman
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Police initially closed the road in both directions, but the southbound carriageway reopened with a two-lane closure at around 2.45am.
National Highways said police were at the scene carrying out “complex investigation works” and that, due to the severity of the incident, it could not say when the road might be reopened.
In the meantime, drivers heading for Sheppey were diverted off the A249 at Key Street and asked to travel via Sheppey Way and the Kingsferry Bridge.
The road had reopened by 8am.
Witnesses passing the scene shortly after the accident reported seeing flames and black smoke, and said they were told to stay in their vehicles with the windows shut.
The Sheppey Crossing has been shut
Emergency services have been contacted for comment.
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