A Canterbury estate agent has died a week after a horror crash on the outskirts of the city in which a man died at the scene.

She has been named locally as Rachel Francis, 38, who was a branch partner at Ward and Partners in the city.

The firm's managing director Aldo Sotgiu said: "We are shocked and saddened to learn of Rachel's death.

"She had been an integral part of the business for 15 years working at various offices and was a totally dedicated professional who will be dearly missed by her colleagues."

She was driving a red BMW in which a 40-year-old man from East London, believed to be her partner, was a front seat passenger.

The car was involved in a crash with a National Express coach and a box van.

The 49-year-old coach driver from Deal was arrested on suspicion of driving offences, and has been bailed until October 2.

The pile-up happened around 12.20pm last Friday on the A2050 at Harbledown and the road was closed for around 12 hours for an accident investigation.

The woman was airlifted to hospital where she had been in a critical condition for a week.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses who were in the area shortly before the collision.

Anyone who witnessed anything that might help the investigation is asked to call the officers on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

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