A man suffered multiple injuries after being crushed by a forklift at work.

The emergency services were called to Ridham Dock in Iwade.

Medics from South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Air Ambulance were sent.

An ambulance service spokesman said: "We were called to reports a man had been injured by a forklift. We sent two ambulances and three cars.

"The man, who was aged in his 60s, had suffered suspected pelvic and leg injuries.

"He was fully conscious and given pain relief at the scene before being taken as a priority to Medway Maritime Hospital."

The man was taken to the hospital in Gillingham by road.

Police were also called to the incident at about 8.10am yesterday.

A spokesman said it was understood the man's injuries were not life-threatening.