Lorry causes massive delays after it jackknifed across dual carriageway

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A jackknifed lorry on the A249 has caused major traffic disruption near Sittingbourne in Kent after a downpour from Storm Ashley this afternoon. The incident, which occurred just after midday today, Saturday, October 19, has left the road blocked Sheppey-bound between the entry and exit slips at Bobbing. Debris has been reported on both sides of the carriageway, and as of now, no emergency services are present at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as traffic is building up quickly. Local authorities are expected to arrive shortly to manage the situation and clear the road. Drivers should remain vigilant and check for further updates before planning their journeys through this area. More information will follow as the situation develops.
The lorry caused long delays on the A249 yesterday after it jackknifed across two lanes (Picture: UKNIP)

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The incident, which took place just before 12.30pm on Saturday, blocked the road between the entry and exit slips at Bobbing on the A249 near Sittingbourne.

Photographs from the scene show the lorry spread across the dual carriageway while the front cab and wheels were resting on the grass verge after it crashed through the central reservation.

Debris was reported on both sides of the carriageway.

The road remained closed for nearly three hours as emergency services worked to remove the vehicle and clear up the scene.

The road later reopened at about 3.15pm.

A jackknifed lorry on the A249 has caused major traffic disruption near Sittingbourne in Kent after a downpour from Storm Ashley this afternoon. The incident, which occurred just after midday today, Saturday, October 19, has left the road blocked Sheppey-bound between the entry and exit slips at Bobbing. Debris has been reported on both sides of the carriageway, and as of now, no emergency services are present at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as traffic is building up quickly. Local authorities are expected to arrive shortly to manage the situation and clear the road. Drivers should remain vigilant and check for further updates before planning their journeys through this area. More information will follow as the situation develops.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
(Picture: UKNIP)

It is not clear what led to the lorry jackknifing across the major road.

has contacted Kent Police to see if anyone was hurt in the incident.

A National Highways spokesperson said at the time: ‘Traffic is being taken off and back on at this junction due to a jackknifed lorry. Kent Police are on scene along with National Highways traffic officers.’

An updated statement issued later said: ‘The #A249 has re-opened within the junction of the #B2006 northbound near #Sittingbourne in #Kent following the recovery of a jack-knifed lorry.

‘Thank you for your patience, please have a safe onward journey.’

A jackknifed lorry on the A249 has caused major traffic disruption near Sittingbourne in Kent after a downpour from Storm Ashley this afternoon. The incident, which occurred just after midday today, Saturday, October 19, has left the road blocked Sheppey-bound between the entry and exit slips at Bobbing. Debris has been reported on both sides of the carriageway, and as of now, no emergency services are present at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, as traffic is building up quickly. Local authorities are expected to arrive shortly to manage the situation and clear the road. Drivers should remain vigilant and check for further updates before planning their journeys through this area. More information will follow as the situation develops.
Weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued as the UK is hit by Storm Ashley.
(Credits: UKNIP)

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