Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash which closed a main road for hours.

The A256 Whitfield Hill, near Dover, was sealed off in both directions by emergency services since 3.10am following a one-car crash.

Soon after officers arrived an occupant of the stricken vehicle was taken to London for treatment.

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A police spokesman said: "Whitfield Hill is currently closed in both directions following a single-vehicle collision.

"One occupant of the car has been taken to a London hospital and the other two have been taken to a local hospital.

"Motorists are advised to expect delays and, where possible, use an alternative route."

Whitfield Hill is understood to be shut between the junctions with the A2 and London Road.

The road re-opened at midday.

Detectives are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the scene.