A person has been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the A2 near Bluewater.

Kent Police responded to the crash on the A2 London-bound carriageway near the Ebbsfleet junction early this morning.

The incident occurred just after 5am and one person was taken to hospital for minor injuries.

The road was reopened to traffic just after 6.30am.

Drivers in the area experienced some delays during the early morning commute following the incident.

We have approached South East Coast Ambulance Service for further information.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called to the A2 London-bound carriageway, near to the Ebbsfleet junction just after 5am on Monday 30 September following reports of a collision involving three vehicles.

“One person reported minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

“The road was clear by 6.32am.”