A woman has died after a crash involving a car and a lorry near Sittingbourne.

The B2005 Swale Way at Kemsley was shut for more than five hours after the accident between the Iwade and Kemsley turn-off on the A249, and Barge Way.

Police road block at Grovehurst roundabout

Officers, along with ambulance crews and firefighters, were called to the crash shortly after 7.30am. They were later joined by an air ambulance crew at about 8.40am.

The age of the woman, who was believed to have been driving the car, is not yet known.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called to assist with a collision involving a car and a lorry on the B2005 Swale Way, near Sittingbourne, which was reported at 7.33am.

"Officers attended along with the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

"One woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and their next of kin has been informed.

"The road remains closed while the circumstances surrounding the collision are investigated."

Traffic is said to be slow in the area, with congestion to Grovehurst Road, down towards Sittingbourne town centre.

HGV drivers coming off the A249 are being diverted through Sittingbourne.

At around 11.15am, it was reported that the road would be closed for another two hours and it eventually reopened just before 6.30pm.

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