A 22-year-old man has been killed after the car he was travelling in overturned in a Kent village.

The accident happened just after a hump-backed bridge in Gravelly Ways, Laddingford, near Yalding at around 9.35pm Wednesday.

The victim, who was local to the area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 28-year-old male passenger in the black Renault was taken to Kent and Sussex Hospital and treated for serious injuries, although they are not thought to be life threatening.

No other vehicles were involved.

An investigation is under way and anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.

Meanwhile, delays built up on Thursday morning after a crash on the London-bound slip road of the M20 at junction 7, near Detling Hill.

Police and ambulance crews were on the scene shortly after 7am and at least one person was taken to hospital.

Drivers approaching from the A249 southbound were experiencing hold-ups.

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