Witness appeal following M20 collision near Ashford

Officers investigating a collision involving a police vehicle on the M20 near Charing are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Shortly after 11pm on Monday 14 September 2026, an unmarked patrol car, a blue Skoda Octavia was travelling on the coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 when it was involved in a collision with a blue Nissan Qashqai travelling in the same direction.

The police car had its lights and siren in use as the officer was driving to an emergency call regarding a fatal collision in Tilmanstone.

No serious injuries were reported and the three occupants of the second car were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

As part of their enquiries, officers are keen to locate and speak to the driver of a heavy goods vehicle which was reported to be in the area at the time of the collision. It was described as having a white trailer and was travelling in lane 1 when the collision took place in lane 2.

Anyone with dashcam footage is also encouraged to get in touch.

Can you help?

Witnesses can contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 or live chat quoting reference 14-1910.

Dashcam footage can be upload via our online portal.