A woman and a young child have been airlifted to the hospital following a collision with a car that occurred this morning in Rochester. The incident took place just after 10 a.m. when the pedestrians were involved in an accident with a vehicle.
Emergency services, including paramedics, police officers, and the fire service, swiftly responded to the scene, which was located on City Way in Rochester. City Way serves as a major route connecting the town to the motorway network.
An air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene and landed in Jackson’s Fields, near a recreation ground. The injured woman and child were subsequently transported to King’s College Hospital. Fortunately, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, providing some relief in what must have been a harrowing incident.
The air ambulance remained at the scene for approximately an hour and a half before departing. During this time, traffic in the vicinity was reported to be moving slowly along City Way.
A spokesperson for the Kent Fire and Rescue Service stated, “One fire engine attended, and crews administered first aid to two people, who were passed into the care of SECAmb paramedics.
Emergency services, including paramedics, police officers, and the fire service, swiftly responded to the scene, which was located on City Way in Rochester. City Way serves as a major route connecting the town to the motorway network.
An air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene and landed in Jackson’s Fields, near a recreation ground. The injured woman and child were subsequently transported to King’s College Hospital. Fortunately, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, providing some relief in what must have been a harrowing incident.
The air ambulance remained at the scene for approximately an hour and a half before departing. During this time, traffic in the vicinity was reported to be moving slowly along City Way.
A spokesperson for the Kent Fire and Rescue Service stated, “One fire engine attended, and crews administered first aid to two people, who were passed into the care of SECAmb paramedics.
