Car Crashes Into Gillingham Care Home, Emergency Crews Rush In
Crash Sparks Major Emergency on Maidstone Road
Emergency services surged to Maidstone Road, Gillingham, this afternoon after a car careered off the road and smashed into a care home. The dramatic crash happened shortly after 3:30pm on Friday, leaving serious injuries in its wake.
Firefighters Shore Up Building, Paramedics Tend to Victims
Police, fire crews, and paramedics swarmed the scene where the vehicle ploughed into the kitchen area of the care home. Those caught in the crash are reported to have suffered serious injuries and are being treated on site.
Firefighters deployed Paratech stabilisation gear to secure the damaged building, preventing further collapse. Kent Police have blocked off the road while crews work to assess the situation and safely remove those involved.
Recovery and Investigations Underway
The wrecked car remains in place as emergency teams plan its recovery once the building is stabilised. Kent Police continue to investigate the cause of this shocking accident.