Closure at Newington Road following crash

Emergency services at the scene Photo Wendy Pidduck

Police  closed off part of Newington Road following a crash this evening (February 3).

The area from The Windmill pub up to Bush Avenue was shut while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Photo Wendy Pidduck

A motorist hit a telegraph pole. Police and the fire service were at the scene.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “Kent Police was called at 6.46pm on Monday 3 February regarding a report that a car had struck a parked car and a telegraph pole on Newington Road, Ramsgate.

“Officers attended the scene where no injuries were reported. The road was closed while repairs were made to the telegraph pole and reopened at around 12.30 am on Tuesday 4 February.”

One Kent Fire and Rescue Service engine attended and crews made the scene safe. South East Coast Ambulance also attended.