A motorcyclist was today in hospital seriously injured after a crash with three cars in Staplehurst.

The crash, at 10.42pm last night, was on the A229 Cranbrook Road near the junction with Cork Lane.

The motorcyclist – a man in his 30s - suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in London for treatment.

The cars involved were a Peugeot 106, a Volkswagen Tiguan and a Fiat Punto.

Police are now appealing for anyone who saw the crash, or the vehicles involved just beforehand, to contact them on 01622 798538.

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