A229 Cranbrook closed following serious collision

A major Kent Road has been closed following a serious collision involving two vehicles. Kent Police and other emergency services were called on Tuesday afternoon to the commercial vehicle and a Ford KA following the collision near to Sprongs Lane on the outskirts of Cranbrook. A full closure has been put in place in both directions after the two vehicles collided at around 12.45pm. One driver has to be freed by fire crews using cutting equipment. The Driver was treated by Paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital in London. Officers from Kent Roads Policing have been called and have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. Local diversion routes have been set up leaving traffic struggling to maneuver down B roads.