Thanet’s Coastbound Lane Shut After Woman Spotted on Wrong Side of Bridge Barrier

Thanet Wayne Kent Road was shut coastbound between Whitstable and Herne Bay last Saturday night. The dramatic closure came after serious welfare concerns.

Woman Seen Dangling on Wrong Side of Bridge Barriers

Just after 9.30pm, officers and paramedics rushed to the scene when a woman was spotted on the bridge on the wrong side of the safety barriers. Emergency crews acted quickly to prevent potential tragedy.

Police and Paramedics Respond to Welfare Emergency

  • Road closed to safeguard the woman and passing drivers
  • Emergency teams worked swiftly to resolve the incident
  • Situation brought under control later that evening

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