Man hurt after tractor falls onto M20 from bridge

A section of the M20 has been closed near Addington

A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after his tractor fell off a bridge and on to the central reservation of the M20 in Kent following a crash with a lorry.

Kent Police said it was called at about 11:15 BST on Monday to a two-vehicle crash on the A227 overbridge near Wrotham.

Part of the M20 was closed in both directions shortly before midday and at 12:40 National Highways said the road was shut in both directions between junction three, near Addington, and junction one, near Swanley.

Kent Fire & Rescue Service said crews had extracted one person and the road was expected to be closed for four to six hours.

An air ambulance was called to the incident

Traffic information supplier Inrix said a lorry had been involved in the crash.

National Highways has urged drivers to allow extra time for their journey if travelling in the area.

South East Coast Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex have been contacted for comment.