Kent Fire and Rescue Service raced to a horror smash on Boyton Court Road, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, on Friday afternoon.

Four fire engines thundered to the scene after a single vehicle crashed badly. Firefighters scrambled up ladders and used aerial platforms to free five trapped victims from the mangled wreck.

Two seriously hurt passengers were rushed to hospital by South East Coast Ambulance paramedics for emergency treatment.

Crunch Time on Icy Roads

Emergency crews have slammed the brakes on careless driving. With icy roads turning treacherous, they warned drivers to take extra care.

“The freezing conditions make roads deathly slippery,” a spokesman said. “We fear more crashes like this unless drivers slow down and stay alert.”

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