Three people were taken to hospital last night following a smash between two cars in Dymchurch.

Police, fire crews and ambulance service were called to the High Street at 11.35pm to a report that a Nissan Almera and a Peugeot 307 had collided.

The occupants of both vehicles, one from one car and two from another, were taken to hospital suffering with neck and chest injuries.

Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.