Drivers face fines for reversing down hard shoulder

Police said that efforts to assist the crash were subject to "unavoidable delays"

Several drivers are facing fines for reversing down the hard shoulder following a crash on the A2.

Kent Police said 16 drivers were reported for traffic offences, with each liable for a £100 fine and three points on their driving licence.

Efforts to assist the crash, which happened near Gravesend on Sunday, were subject to "unavoidable delays", police said.

Some drivers were reported 13 minutes before the road opened, the force added.

The drivers reversed down the hard shoulder to return to a slip road, with a small number turning around to do so.

Insp David Crompton said: "We close roads for only as long as is necessary.

"Those using the hard shoulder for anything other than a lawful reason could obstruct emergency vehicles heading towards a serious collision, impacting injured drivers."

A driver sustained serious injuries in the crash, police said.

A man who was arrested in connection with the crash has also been released on bail.