A car was destroyed by fire after it smashed into a wall and burst into flames.

Police arrived at the scene on the A20 London Road in West Kingsdown , and a man was taken to hospital.

The crash, which demolished a brick wall, happened at about 5am today, near the Brands Hatch race circuit entrance.

The car ignited after the impact – also destroying a toppled over lamppost in the process.

Police were forced to close the A20, near to the junction with Hever Avenue, but the route has since reopened.

The burnt-out vehicle has been recovered.

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