Car Crashes into Gillingham Care Home – Emergency Services Rush In
Emergency crews rushed to Maidstone Road in Gillingham this afternoon after a car careered off the road and smashed into a care home building.
Police, Fire & Paramedics Swarm Scene
The incident happened just after 3:30pm on Friday. Police, fire and ambulance teams were called when the vehicle ploughed into the kitchen area of the care home. Reports say people were inside the building at the time.
Road Blocked as Rescue Teams Work
kent-police/" title="Kent Police">Kent Police have blocked off Maidstone Road while firefighters use Paratech stabilizers to shore up the damaged structure. Paramedics are treating several seriously injured victims at the scene. Recovery of the car will happen once it’s safe to do so.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
