Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Ashford that left two young boys seriously injured.
The incident occurred at 4:03pm on Monday, 16 December 2024, in Moatfield Meadow, Kingsnorth, and involved a white Hyundai and two pedestrian children, aged eight and five.
Emergency Response
Kent Police officers, alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service, attended the scene. Both boys were taken to a London hospital, where they remain in a serious but stable condition.
The road was closed for several hours to allow emergency services to respond and reopened at approximately 10:30pm that evening.
Police Investigation
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision and are urging anyone with information to come forward. In particular, they are seeking:
- Witnesses who have not yet spoken to police
- Motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time
How to Help
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 16-0854.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Statement
A Kent Police spokesperson said:
“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to assist us with our enquiries. The safety of all road users remains a priority, and your information could prove vital to our investigation.”
