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Police have closed off a road and three people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville.
A collision involving a police car and another vehicle took place at 7.18pm.
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Fire, ambulance and police officers are at the scene. There are also reports that the air ambulance may have been called in although this has not yet been confirmed.
A Kent Police spokesman confirmed a police car had been involved in the incident.
He said: “At 7.18pm on Sunday 9 July a two vehicle collision took place in Eastern Esplanade, Margate. The collision involved two cars, one of which was a police car.
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“Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the South East Coast Ambulance Service were also called to the scene.
“Three people have been taken to a local hospital with injuries that are, at present, reported to be minor.
“A road closure has been enforced as officers conduct enquiries.”