Stockbury: Driver dies in crash on A249 in Kent

A man in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle crash which closed the A249 near Stockbury in Kent in both directions.

He was driving a silver Ford Fiesta which crashed on the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway at about 04:30 BST.

He died at the scene and his next-of-kin has been informed, Kent Police said.

Officers believe there were several witnesses and have urged anyone with information to contact them.

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