The A228 has been closed in both directions after a crash brought power cables down into the road.

Emergency crews were called to the scene in Whetsted Road, near Paddock Wood, shortly before 5am after a car collided with a telegraph pole, knocking it over.

The incident has forced police to shut the route between Maidstone Road and the Paddock Wood turn-off.

It is not known if anyone was injured in the crash.

Police have been asked for more details.