Two people were treated following a crash this morning involving a car and a Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) fire engine on Ashford Road (A20) near Link Hill in Bearsted, close to Maidstone.
The incident occurred at approximately 10.30am, prompting a swift %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% from emergency services. The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% engine, which was not believed to be responding to an emergency at the time, sustained damage to its front after being struck by a car.
Paramedics attended the scene and treated two individuals for injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening. It is currently unclear whether those treated were firefighters or occupants of the car.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% along the busy A20 was heavily affected as the scene was cleared, with temporary delays and congestion in both directions. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes while recovery and assessment %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% was carried out.
An %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Fire and Rescue Service has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the condition of the fire crew involved.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident are urged to contact Kent %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% on 101, quoting the incident location and time.
More updates will follow as information becomes available.
