Two injured in Paddock Wood crash

Two people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on the A228 in Kent.

Kent Police said officers were called to the collision near Whetsted Road, Paddock Wood, at 07:45 BST on Friday.

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) said a woman was airlifted to St George's Hospital in London.

A second person, a man, was taken to Pembury Hospital in Tunbridge Wells.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said two fire engines were called and firefighters cut the roof off an overturned van to free a person trapped inside.

Part of the road remains blocked following the incident.

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