Banana skin on A2 coast-bound at Gravesend causes long delays

There have been long delays on the coast-bound A2 this afternoon after a motorist discarded a banana skin on the left lane.

All lanes were closed and diversions were put in place via the A227 but lengthy queues built up in the area.

The Highways Agency issued a warning to motorists that it may take some time for the food article to be removed.

Four hours later at 7.30pm a police spokesman said the skin had now been removed and all lanes reopened.

A passing motorist who did not wish to be named said: "I was driving to Gravesend and saw a banana skin on the left lane of the A2.

"I became extremely worried that I would run over it and crash so I slammed my brake on and almost went into the car in front.

"Luckily that did not happen and I came to a stop before the banana skin."