Three vehicles have been damaged after an early-morning crash along a busy road.

The collision happened at about 7am today on the A28 Wincheap in Canterbury.

A Mini Cooper, a Lexus SUV and a Canterbury City Council van were involved in the incident.

There were delays in the area following the collision - and police and paramedics are at the scene.

Neighbour Eden Heath-Hall, 25, says she was woken by a "loud bang" at about 7am.

"We’re not entirely sure what happened, but thankfully everyone is safe," she said.

A police spokesman said officers attended along with paramedics and assisted with traffic management and the recovery of one of the vehicles involved.

Paramedics confirmed they assessed one patient but they did not require further hospital treatment.

A car was crushed yesterday by a truck at the Wincheap roundabout at about 11.20am.

Pictures revealed the extent of damage caused to the car, which show smashed windows and crumpled bodywork.

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