The A21 in Kent has been closed in both directions due to a “serious” police incident.

The motorway has been shut between A25 Sevenoaks and A225 Morley’s Roundabout since around 5pm today (March 15).

All emergency services have been called and both carriageways are shut as the incident is being dealt with.

We have contacted Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance for further information.

National Highways (@HighwaysSEAST) said on X (formally known as Twitter): “The #A21 in #Kent is CLOSED in both directions between the #A25 (#Sevenoaks) and the #A225 (#MorleysRoundabout) due to a serious Police led incident.

“All emergency services are attending the scene and the road is likely to be closed into the evening.”