Motorists were diverted away from the A249 after a crash.

Two cars collided on the northbound carriageway near Danaway at around 5.40pm, leaving one man needing medical attention.

Police blocked the northbound carriageway between the Stockbury roundabout and the Key Street roundabout.

The man requiring medical attention is being treated by paramedics at the scene.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "The carriageway is currently closed to traffic while the vehicles are recovered and debris is removed from the road surface."

Drivers were advised to approach the area with caution and expect delays from the Kent County Showground.

The road reopened just after 8pm.

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