Man dies in lorry crash on M20
Fire and ambulance services attended the scene
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A man in his 60s has died in a "serious collision" on the M20, according to Kent Police.
The force said it was called shortly after 15:15 BST on Thursday to the junction nine slip road of the M20 coastbound.
A lorry had left the carriageway and the driver was confirmed dead at the scene, the force added.
His next of kin have been informed.
Kent Police said an investigation into what happened has been launched.
Eastbound between J8 and J9 on the M20, which runs between Ashford and Maidstone, was closed for around 12 hours until just before 04:00 BST on Friday, according to National Highways.
South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene.
Kent Police appealed for anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the crash to get in contact.
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