Police are searching for a driver after a crash caused traffic chaos in Sittingbourne during this morning's rush hour.

The accident happened in Church Road, Murston, near the junction with Dolphin Road, at about 7.50am.

It involved a red Ford Focus which was pictured stranded where the road narrows to prevent lorries using the route.

A police spokesman said officers were trying to find the driver, who appeared to have abandoned the car after the crash.

"There were no keys left in the vehicle and we are trying to locate the driver," she added. "It caused major issues on the Eurolink."

Police organised for the car to be removed and the road reopened at 9.15am.