by Katie Lamborn

Fewer people are dying on Kent's roads.

The number of serious and fatal casualties in the county has fallen by 20 per cent in the past three years, according to latest figures.

The statistics, released for the first time to Kent County Council's cabinet and committees, have been welcomed as part of a multi-agency campaign.

"The figures are encouraging," said Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard.

"It's come as a result of a lot of hard work by county council staff, together with Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue.

Audio: Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard

"Crashes can happen for any reason," said Mr Chard.

"Whether it be the middle-aged motorcylist who's come back to cycling later in life on a more powerful bike or the young person who's diverted their attention away from the road to the phone.

"Whatever the cause, we will be working hard to try and overcome this human error."

The number of people fatally or seriously injured on Kent's roads in less than the national average.