A serious crash involving a motorbike on the A2 westbound at Gravesend has caused significant traffic disruption during the morning rush hour on April 1. The incident occurred between Tollgate and Pepper Hill, prompting emergency services, including the air ambulance, to respond swiftly.
The road was completely closed from 7:10am, with traffic at a standstill and queues extending back towards the M2. The closure lasted until just before 8:30am when the road reopened, but delays continued for some time afterward.
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) confirmed that the motorcyclist sustained injuries, including damage to their arm, and was taken to hospital. A SECAmb spokesperson said: “We were called around 7am after reports that a person had fallen from their motorbike near Northfleet. Multiple crews treated the rider on-site before the Air Ambulance Charity joined in. The patient was then rushed by road to Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough for further treatment.”
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported extensive delays from A227 Wrotham Road to Pepper Hill, with congestion backing up to M2 Junction 1. Drivers were diverted off the A2 via Shorne into Gravesend to avoid the affected area. Official sources confirmed that all lanes reopened after over an hour of blockage, but lengthy delays persisted throughout the morning.
Motorists are advised to stay updated on this developing situation and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid further disruption.
Originally published by UKNIP.
