Kent: Pedestrian dies in crash with lorry on M20

Image caption, The collision on Friday involved a lorry, police say
  • Author, Christian Fuller
  • Role, 91热爆 News, South East

A pedestrian has died in a crash involving a lorry on the M20 in Kent.

The crash happened between junctions 10 for Ashford and 11 for Hythe at about 07:47 GMT on Friday.

The coastbound and westbound carriageways were closed and reopened at about 14:30.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 30s, who was on foot, was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.

A diversion was put in place with traffic being directed along the A20.

Some residual delays are expected on the diversion routes.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact the police.

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