Dozens of people have been injured as more
than 130 vehicles were involved in a series of
crashes in thick fog on the A249 Sheppey
crossing in Kent.
Eight of those hurt in the collisions, which
took place at about 07:15 BST, have serious
injuries.
Ambulance crews said 27 casualties needed
hospital treatment and they dealt with 200
people at the scene.
The crossing will remain closed for the rest of
the day and rush-hour drivers have been
warned of delays.
Firefighters said they had freed five people
from their vehicles on the southbound
carriageway.
One witness said visibility had been very poor
at the time of the crash but drivers were
approaching the crossing with no lights.
Others at the scene described a mass of
tangled cars, lorries, and a car transporter.
Some reports said the crash went on for 10
minutes as cars continuously collided with
each other.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-
kent-23970047
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