Emergency services are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution following a road traffic collision on Sir Henry Brackenbury Road early Thursday morning.
The incident, which occurred during the height of a freezing cold snap, is believed to have been caused by treacherous black ice on the carriageway.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was alerted to the scene at 6:04 AM on January 8. Three fire engines were dispatched to the location, arriving shortly after to secure the area.
- Emergency Response: KFRS worked alongside Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).
- Actions Taken: Fire crews focused on making the scene safe and providing initial first aid to those involved.
- Casualties: One individual was treated at the scene before being passed into the care of SECAmb paramedics.
The scene was declared safe and crews stood down by 6:30 AM.