There was a crash between two cars and a van on the A249 this afternoon, causing major delays.

Three police cars, three fire engines and three ambulances dealt with the accident just after 1pm today.

It happened after the Stockbury Roundabout before the Key Street turnoff, on the Sheppey-bound carriageway.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police is at the scene of a collision, reported to involve two cars and a van.

"South East Coast Ambulance Service is also at the scene and is assessing for injuries. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was also called.

"A road closure has been enforced and recovery for the involved vehicles has been arranged."

An ambulance spokesman said: "An elderly woman was treated for an arm injury and another patient had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital with arm and leg injuries."

The A249 is shut in both directions and major delays are also reported on the M2.

Tailbacks on the A249 stretched back to Detling Hill in Maidstone.

The accident has since been cleared.