Man Seriously Injured in Canterbury Lorry Crash

Police are hunting witnesses after a serious collision near Canterbury left an elderly man fighting for his life.

Crash Details

Kent Police were called to the scene at the junction of Sturry Hill and Island Road, Sturry, around 12.20pm on Friday 19 January 2024. A white Scania Tipper lorry struck a pedestrian, a man in his 80s.

Emergency crews rushed the victim to a London hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Call for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit is urging anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage to step forward immediately. Your info could be crucial to their inquiry.

If you saw the crash or have any information, don’t hesitate – contact Kent Police now.

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