Hero Homeowner Rescues Driver Seconds Before Car Explodes in Sevenoaks Village
A West Kingsdown homeowner has been hailed a hero after pulling a driver from a wrecked car moments before it erupted into flames in the early hours of Saturday.
Crash Sounds Like Bomb Blast
At around 5am on Hever Avenue, a car smashed into street lamps and a wall in a shocking crash described by locals as sounding like a “bomb going off.” The quick-thinking resident leapt out of bed after hearing the noise and dragged the driver to safety just before the vehicle burst into a fireball.
Driver Claims Dangerous Avoidance Maneuver
Paramedics treated the injured driver at the scene before rushing him to hospital. The driver claims he swerved to avoid a motorbike that was riding on the wrong side of the road.
Damage and Investigation Underway
- Several lamp posts were damaged in the collision and are now being secured by UK Power.
- Kent Police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
More updates to follow as the story develops.
