Fatal single-vehicle crash closes M2 in Kent on Christmas Eve afternoon
Police were called to the M2 in Kent just after 1pm on Christmas Eve following a collision between junction 5 for Sittingbourne and junction 4 for Rainham.
It is believed that a black Volkswagen T-Roc crashed into the central reservation before overturning.
A woman in her 20s, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following a serious collision, the #M2 is closed westbound between J5 (#Sittingbourne) and J4 (#Rainham). All emergency services are working at the scene with #TrafficOfficers en route to assist with strategic closures on the approach. Please keep following the feed for updates. pic.twitter.com/KJyWYMhXd8
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) December 24, 2025
A spokesperson for Kent Police stated: “Witnesses, including motorists with dashcam footage, are being urged to come forward following a fatal collision on the M2.
“The incident occurred shortly before 12.50pm on Christmas Eve, on the London-bound carriageway near the Medway services (Junction 4).
“Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene, and the carriageway was closed between Junctions 5 and 4 while initial inquiries were conducted.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle beforehand is urged to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference BS/AW/092/25. Dashcam footage can also be uploaded online.”
A spokesperson for National Highways added: “The collision, reported to National Highways at 12:58pm, is a single vehicle collision that struck the central reservation barrier and came to rest in an overturned position.
“Kent Police are leading the response to this incident and have been supported by the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire & Rescue Service.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are present and have released the traffic that was stationary within the closure.
“Due to the seriousness of the incident, Kent Police are conducting detailed collision investigations at the scene.
“This process is essential to establish the circumstances of the incident, which means the closure is expected to remain in place throughout the afternoon.”
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