M20 closure: Man, 27, arrested as police shut off motorway with British Army at scene

The M20 is at the moment closed in each instructions between junction 8 and 9 after a person was arrested.

Police say officers tried to cease a car travelling at extra pace on the coastbound carriageway at round 11.25am immediately (April 25) close to junction 12.

The car reportedly didn’t cease and exited the motorway earlier than returning onto the London-bound carriageway.

A spokesman for Kent Police stated: “It was pursued to Junction 9 the place a police automobile made tactical contact with the car, bringing it to a cease with no accidents reported.

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“A 27-year-old man from Wales was arrested on suspicion of harmful driving and failing to cease for police.

“The motorway has been closed to permit for the carriageway to be made secure for street customers, who’re suggested to search out various routes if potential.”

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Explosive specialists are additionally at the scene on the M20.

A spokesman added: “The British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal crew can also be at the moment at the scene as a precautionary measure following considerations concerning the safety of the topic car.”

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