A 56-year-old man has died after his car ploughed into a stationary tanker on one of the county's main roads.

The victim, who was from Sevenoaks, was alone in his Volkswagen Passat when the crash happened on the northbound stretch of the A21 at around 9.35pm Friday.

His vehicle left the carriageway and struck the tanker, which was parked in a lay-by between the junction with the A26 and the Sevenoaks roundabout.

The road was closed overnight while police investigated. It reopened at around 5.15am Saturday.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.