A motorcyclist has died following a crash this afternoon.

Police officers were called to Richmond Road, in Gillingham, after a collision involving a black Mercedes convertible and a black Triumph motorbike.

They attended along with paramedics and the air ambulance, at around 2.15pm, but the rider of the bike, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

His next of kin has been informed.

James Street, at the junction with Richmond Road, was taped off by officers.

Speaking earlier, a worker from kebab shop Istanbul Flames, in Richmond Road, said: "The road has been closed for about two hours.

“I did not see anything myself but apparently there has been an accident involving a bike. The road is closed towards the top end."

A resident, who lives along James Street, said, at around 5pm: “I looked out my window and saw the incident so I called the police just after 2pm.

“The road has been closed off since. The police are still here.”

The air ambulance landed at Great Lines Heritage Park at around 3pm.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone with relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage, which can be submitted at this link.

Witnesses to the incident are also urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference HW/DH/76/23 or email sciu@kent.police.uk.