A bus collided with scaffolding in a town centre this afternoon.

The accident happened in Earl Street, Maidstone, near an entrance to the Fremlin Walk shopping centre shortly before 4pm.

No injuries have been reported.

A police spokesman said a bus had been involved.

He added: "The incident affected some scaffolding in Earl Street and the scaffolding company will be attending.

"Police and fire crews initially attended as a precaution, but have now left the scene."

Traffic is said to be back to normal.

A Kent Fire and Rescue spokesman said one fire engine attended, spending just 12 minutes at the scene, before leaving the matter with the police.

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