A woman had to be rescued by firefighters after being trapped in her car following a collision with a van.

Police attended the scene in London Road, Wrotham, at 6.13pm yesterday.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "When crews arrived they found a man and woman needing first aid, and a woman trapped in her car by her injuries.

"Working together with paramedics from Secamb, firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear to free the woman who was then placed into the care of Secamb along with the man and woman.

"Firefighters made the scene safe."

The driver of the van was taken to hospital for treatment.

The ambulance service has been contacted for more information.