A decontamination tent was put up in the middle of a housing estate over fears of a radiation leak.

The bright yellow tents appeared in the middle of the night in Blakes Garden,Temple Hill, Dartford along with a number of police cars and fire engines.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) confirmed the tent was erected at 2.30am over fears of contamination to residents.

A man was taken ill at a private address and was transferred to hospital by paramedics.

Four fire engines and a hazardous materials unit also attended, and crews in gas tight suits carried out testing at the property.

A fire service spokesman said: “No radiation sources were identified and there is no risk to the public.

“Action was taken as a precaution following a 999 call indicating concerns for a possible radiation leak.”

They told KentOnline the tent is part of a standard response when there is the possibility of contamination of any kind.

Neighbours were initially concerned there could have been a fatality or a chemical spill.

Kent Police confirmed it was called by the ambulance service at 2.30am today to a medical incident where they assisted paramedics and KFRS.

Emergency services were at the scene for around six hours, before leaving just before 8.30am.