Two people have died in a crash in Minster

Emergency services

Two people have died following a crash in Minster.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened at around 9.10pm yesterday (23 October) on the A299 Hengist Way, near Manston airport.

It involved a white Mercedes Sprinter van, travelling in the direction of Ramsgate, and a white Toyota Aygo which had stopped behind a blue Renault Clio.

The two people who had been travelling in the Toyota were standing near the vehicle and were also struck. They died shortly after.

They were a 49-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, from the Broadstairs area, and both died shortly after.

Officers would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the incident.

Can you help?

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting AH/DM/240/17.

Alternatively email [email protected].