A significant and serious incident unfolded on the A26 Eridge Road near Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sunday, resulting in the temporary closure of a major road link connecting Kent and East Sussex. The collision, involving three vehicles, transpired shortly after 8:40 am and prompted a rapid response from Sussex Police and emergency services.
First responders, including police officers, paramedics and fire crews arrived promptly at the scene to address the aftermath of the collision. Fire crews were also called in to assist, utilizing specialised cutting equipment to extricate several individuals who were trapped within their vehicles due to the severity of the incident.