Four people needed medical treatment after a crash on a busy road caused hour-long delays.

The emergency services were called to Dock Road, Chatham, just before 7.30am to a collision involving two vehicles.

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived and assessed and treated four people at the scene.”

A police spokesperson also confirmed they were at the scene but said the injuries recorded were not believed to be life-threatening.

Two fire engines also attended, and crews helped to make the scene safe.

It has been reported that traffic in the area is heavier while the incident is dealt with.