Serious Crash Closes Major Kent Road Near Cranbrook

Two-Vehicle Collision Sparks Full Road Shutdown

A major Kent road was shut down after a serious crash involving a commercial vehicle and a Ford KA near Sprongs Lane, just outside Cranbrook. The smash happened around 12:45pm on Tuesday, sparking chaos on local routes.

Driver Trapped and Rushed to Hospital

Emergency crews, including Kent Police and firefighters, rushed to the scene. Firefighters had to use cutting gear to free one driver trapped in their vehicle. The injured driver was treated by paramedics before being rushed to hospital.

Traffic Chaos as Diversions Cause Gridlock

Kent Roads Policing officers are investigating the cause of the collision. Meanwhile, local drivers are facing snarled traffic and tricky detours as diversions push vehicles onto narrow B roads.

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