An elderly female is in hospital following an accident between two cars, one of which was towing a horse trailer.

The accident happened on the A21 near Lamberhurst at 11.19am.

No people or animals were trapped in the accident but a man, woman and girl were placed in the care of paramedics.

The horse was placed in the care of a vet.

The collision occurred between the Blue Boys roundabout and a turn off for Goudhurst.

The road was closed in both directions but has reopened.