Tragic Crash on A26 Claims Life of Tunbridge Wells Man

Police rushed to the scene at 2.24pm on Tuesday, December 1, after a collision involving a silver Toyota Yaris and a blue Ford Fiesta.

Man Dies at Scene, Woman Seriously Injured

A 44-year-old man from Tunbridge Wells was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a woman was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious injuries.

A26 Closed for Six Hours

The busy A26 was shut down for around six hours as emergency crews worked tirelessly at the crash site.

Police Seek Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage

Officers are appealing to anyone who saw the collision, witnessed either vehicle before the crash, or has dash cam footage to come forward. You can contact police online or call 101 quoting Operation Prime.

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