Three fire engines rushed to the scene, joined by SECAmb and Kent Police. Firefighters used hydraulic cutters to free a trapped victim from a vehicle. The rescued person was handed over to paramedics for urgent care.

Fire crews have now left, but motorists are warned to check traffic updates before heading into the area.

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