A dramatic crash saw two people trapped inside a vehicle this afternoon as a car and motorbike collided.

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to Tenterden Way, at the junction with Millmead Road in Margate.

The pair were freed by the fire crews using with hydraulic rescue equipment at the scene close to Northdown Primary School.

Unconfirmed reports on social media suggest that the motorcyclist fled the scene.

It is thought that the pair in the car have not suffered any serious injuries.

Ambulance spokesman Rich Airey said crews were called just after 3pm and a patient with spine injuries was taken to the QEQM for further assessment.