Road shut following two vehicle collision

The road is shut Photo Hazel Nicholls

A two vehicle crash near Cliffsend has led to the road being closed both ways this morning (August 13).

Kent Police was called at 6.48am to the collision at Hengist Way.

Officers are at the scene and one driver has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries not believed to be life threatening. A second person has been taken to a local hospital and has since been arrested on suspicion of driving offences.

Road closures are in place while the incident is attended to. Motorists are being diverted through Sandwich and Pegwell.

Heavy traffic is building on surrounding routes. AA traffic alerts say the Sandwich Road is closed both ways between A256 Ramsgate Road (Ebbsfleet roundabout) and Foads Lane.