Two women remain in hospital, one in a critical condition, after an accident involving a car and a lorry near Mereworth.

At 6.50pm yesterday, a white DAF articulated lorry was travelling along the B2016 Seven Mile Lane towards the A26 roundabout.

It was involved in a collision near the junction with Willow Wents, with a Black Vauxhall Corsa being driven in the opposite direction.

Two women in the Corsa were treated at the scene before being taken to a London hospital, where one of the casualties remains in a critical condition and other remains in a serious condition.

The notorious stretch of road was closed in both directions following a crash and reopened just after 8am this morning.

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances and appealing for any witnesses to get in contact.

Officers would also like to obtain dash cam footage that shows the vehicles prior to the incident and in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 quoting reference KH/MD/061/21. Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.police.uk

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