Two people have been taken to hospital after a multiple car collision.

Allegedly an elderly man was in a parked car on Thorold Road, Chatham when a blue car smashed into his vehicle.

Residents wrapped the pensioner in blankets and water while waiting for ambulance crews to arrive.

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One witness who wants to be named as Sahdia A said she didn't believe he sustained any injuries but he was visibly shaken by the incident.

Police spokeswoman Vicki Foster said: "Police were called at 1.16pm on 26 October 2018 to a report of a collision involving four vehicles in Thorold Road, Chatham.

"Officers are at the scene and two people have been taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

"The road was closed while the incident was dealt with and was reopened at 3.40pm."

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