Two children taken to hospital after M2 crash

Image caption, The collision between two cars forced the temporary closure of the M2 eastbound between J3 (Chatham) and J5 (Stockbury)

Two children have been taken to hospital following a crash on the M2 near Gillingham, Kent.

A grey Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision with a red Citroen Berlingo on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway at Farthing Corner at about 05:10 GMT.

The children, who were travelling in the Berlingo, remain in a serious but stable condition, Kent Police said. They were also treated for injuries at the scene.

The driver of the Astra was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

The road was closed between J3 (Chatham) and J5 (Stockbury), but has since reopened.

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

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