A motorcyclist has been hospitalised following a collision with a car on the A2 near Dartford during Monday morning’s rush hour. The incident took place on the London-bound carriageway, close to the A2018 junction, at approximately 7.30am today (8 April).
Emergency services, comprising Kent Police officers and South East Coast Ambulance crews, promptly attended the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the rider injured at the roadside.
He received immediate medical attention before being transported to the hospital, where he remains under observation. The severity of his injuries has not been officially confirmed, but no life-threatening details have been released at this stage.
Heavy Congestion Cleared After Temporary Road Closures
The crash led to significant travel disruption, with authorities enforcing lane closures to allow emergency crews to work safely.
Motorists experienced delays of up to an hour, and congestion stretched over four miles along the A2 as traffic ground to a halt during peak commuter time. Traffic has since returned to normal following the reopening of all lanes.
A spokesperson for Kent Police confirmed the details of the incident: “Kent Police was called at 7.34am on Tuesday 8 April to a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the London bound carriageway of the A2 Near Dartford.
Officers and paramedics attended the scene, where the motorcyclist was treated for injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, and the bike was recovered.”
While the scene has now been cleared, authorities are reminding drivers to remain vigilant, particularly during busy periods. Investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing, and no arrests have been reported at this time.
Since January 2025, several traffic incidents have occurred on the A2 near Dartford. Below is a list of reported accidents:
- January 22, 2025: A road traffic collision occurred at the A2 west exit for A2260, approximately 2.12 miles from Dartford. One lane was closed as a result.
- January 26, 2025: A mid-morning collision took place on the A2 east within the M25/A282 junction, about 1.87 miles from Dartford, leading to the closure of one lane.
- January 29, 2025: A crash involving a motorbike and a car occurred at the A2 Dartford Heath roundabout near Bexley. A woman was taken to a London hospital for treatment.
- February 4, 2025: A crash near the Ebbsfleet turnoff on the A2 caused delays during rush hour.
- March 15, 2025: A four-car collision on the A255 Bean Road near the A2 and Bluewater shopping centre resulted in delays. The route was partially blocked but later reopened.
- March 23, 2025: A serious single-vehicle crash on the A2 near Gravesend led to a man in his 20s being flown to a London hospital with serious injuries. Both carriageways were closed for several hours before reopening.
- April 8, 2025: A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a collision with a car on the A2 in Dartford. The incident caused significant delays during the morning rush hour.
