A lady has been taken to Medway Maritime hospital with head injuries following a car crash on the A249.

It is understood that a blue Kia and a Vauxhall Zafira collided at approximately 9.20am this morning.

It happened outside the Hilton Hotel, in Bearsted Road, close to the Newnham Court Shopping Village.

Police attended the scene shortly after.

The other driver was treated on the scene but did not require further assistance.

Neither of the injuries are thought to be life threatening.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were not in attendance.