The A2 in Dartford has reopened after an 11-hour closure due to a fatal crash.

A black BMW M3 reportedly left the carriageway and overturned as it was travelling towards a slip road for Dartford Heath on October 8 at 10.30am.

Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service crews and an air ambulance attended. 

Both carriageways of the A2 were closed as the incident was dealt with. 

Two passengers, a man and a woman in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

The carriageways reopened at 9.30pm, according to National Highways on Twitter.

Kent Police are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to come forward.

Investigators would like to speak to anybody who saw the BMW travelling along the coastbound carriageway of the A2 from Bexley towards Dartford Heath before the crash.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Witnesses are sought following a fatal collision near Dartford.

“At around 10.30am on Saturday 8 October 2022, a black BMW M3 was travelling on the A2 towards the slip road for Dartford Heath, when it left the carriageway and overturned.

“Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the air ambulance.

“Two passengers, a man and a woman in their 20s, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The driver was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

“Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and officers are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to come forward.

“In particular, investigators would like to speak to anybody who saw the vehicle travelling along the coastbound carriageway of the A2 from Bexley towards Dartford Heath prior to the collision.

“Anyone with information should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference RY/MS/111/22.

“Drivers with dashcam that may assist can upload the footage using this link: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/ryms11122”

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