McLaren Crash Sparks Chaos on A2 in Gravesend
A high-speed collision involving a McLaren has left one person seriously injured and rushed to hospital on the A2 near Gravesend.
Two Cars Smash Near Watling Street at Rush Hour
The crash happened around 9:30am on January 16, close to Watling Street on the busy London-bound A2. Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) scrambled to the scene after reports of a two-vehicle collision, with one car confirmed as a McLaren sports model.
A SECAmb spokesman said: “We were called at approximately 9.35am following a RTC involving two vehicles near Watling Street for Gravesend. Multiple crews treated three patients. One was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital for further treatment, while two others were discharged at the scene.”
Morning Rush Hour Delays as Traffic Grinds to a Halt
The smash caused major tailbacks, with queues stretching all the way to the M2. The A2 was partially blocked for almost an hour, sparking widespread traffic chaos during the morning commute. All lanes reopened by 10:30am, easing hold-ups shortly after.
Eyewitnesses described long queues and crawl-like traffic as emergency crews worked swiftly to clear the wreckage.
More updates to follow as we get them.
