An 18-year-old driver has been killed in crash on a busy road.

The tragedy happened on the A2050 in Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, just after 10pm yesterday.

The crash involved a black Ford KA and a blue Ford Mondeo.

The KA was joining the road from Upper Harbledown, at the junction with Wingate Hill, and the Mondeo was travelling towards Canterbury.

The driver of the Ford KA, an 18-year-old man, died at the scene.

The driver of the Mondeo and two passengers in the KA suffered minor injuries.

The A2 coastbound exit to the A2050 Canterbury West was shut last night and remained closed until about 8.30am today following the collision.

Highways England and police were at the scene in Upper Harbledown conducting a crash investigation.

Motorists were warned to expect delays in the area and a diversion was in place via the A2, A28 at Wincheap.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

They would like to hear from anyone with information or dashcam footage which could help.

They would in particular like to hear from anyone who might have seen either vehicles before the collision.

Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798 538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting KH/MD/63/21.

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