Traffic has been backlogged following a crash on Nash Road in Margate this afternoon (March 13).
The two car collision happened at around 12.30pm. Minor injuries have been reported,
Congestion has been backing up along Manston Road and surrounding areas. The roundabout close to Star Lane is currently shut while emergency services are at the scene.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called to Nash Road, Margate at 12.27pm following reports of a collision involving two vehicles.
“Officers attended the scene alongside other emergency services where minor injuries are reported.
“The Nash Road roundabout is currently closed whilst the incident is attended to.”
I saw a car nearly get ‘T’ boned the other night at sevenscore roundabout about.
Drivers coming down from sandwich are now turning right from the left hand land. So when you are turn right from ramsgate going up towards the airport, these drivers are turning across your exit as they go towards ramsgate.
Stop turn right from the left hand lanes
or conversely, read the highway code, realise its a should, not must and adjust your driving style to compensate for the regular hazard you perceive. Like someone who drives with due care and attention.
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In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to
pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads
traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout, especially vehicles intending to leave by the next exit
traffic which may be straddling lanes or positioned incorrectly”
That second one, focus on that.