Drivers faced delays on their route home tonight following lengthy queues.

Traffic built up on the Canterbury ring road and in Wincheap after reports of a medical incident during rush hour.

Kent Highways posted on X: “There is slow-moving traffic heading towards Canterbury city centre between the A2 and the Wincheap roundabout.

“Expect delays.”

There was a report of a medical incident in Wincheap but this has not yet been confirmed.

Traffic is understood to be moving by 8pm.

The ambulance service and Kent Police have been contacted for more information.