One person has been injured in a workshop blaze.

Fire crews were called to the Lidsing Road area of Hempstead at around 8.45pm yesterday (October 1) to reports of a fire at a warehouse.

Five fire engines and a bulk water carrier were in attendance and firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets to extinguish the flames.

One person was injured and treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Medway Maritime Hospital for further care.

The cause of the fire is being investigated but it is believed to be accidental.

People in the area were being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke coming from the building.

This advice has since been lifted as crews have left the scene.

A spokesperson for the Kent Fire and Rescue Service added: “Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may not have access to the internet.”

Motorists on the M2 were also being warned about smoke billowing across the motorway.