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🕐 Last verified 27 Feb, 18:10

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA21
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouth East
CountyKent
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedFri 27 Feb, 13:19
Cleared18:10
Lasted4h 50m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-14952186
Views159

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What National Highways say

A21 southbound between A228 and B2160 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The A21 southbound between the A228 and the junction with the A262 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent A21 incidents

6 incidents and roadworks logged on the A21 in the last 30 days, 3 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A21 | Kent | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysFri 7 Aug, 08:22 A21 southbound between B2079 and A268 | Southbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 12:36 A21 southbound between B2079 and A268 | Southbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 14:05 A21 northbound between A2100 near Battle (north) and A265 | Northbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 07:59 link road from A21 northbound to M25 J5 anti-clockwise | Anti-Clockwise | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 06:29 A21 northbound between A2100 near Battle (north) and A265 | Northbound | CongestionTue 23 Jun, 18:49
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Is the A21 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 18:10 UK time on Fri 27 Feb. See the A21 right now.

What happened on the A21 on 27 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A21 southbound in Kent, reported at 13:19 UK time on Fri 27 Feb. Cleared at 18:10.

How long did it last?

4h 50m, from 13:19 UK time on Fri 27 Feb.

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