Major emergency services presence after ‘serious’ van and lorry crash in Dartford

A major emergency services presence has been pictured attending a “serious” crash in Dartford[1]. The incident between a van and a lorry happened on the A282 at around 4.05pm today (July 24). Officers were called to the scene and a woman was found injured.

Picture from scene of Dartford crash (Image: @bigdadash/X) She was taken to hospital for treatment where her injuries were assessed as non life threatening. Pictures from the scene show an air ambulance, several fire engines, and officers dealing with the incident.

Picture from scene of Dartford crash (Image: @bigdadash/X) There are currently severe delays in the area and motorists are advised to find alternative routes if possible. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at around 4.05pm on Wednesday 24 July 2024 following a collision involving a van and a lorry on the A282 in Dartford.

“Officers attended and one woman has been taken to a London hospital for treatment.

“There is currently heavy congestion in the area and motorists are advised to find alternative routes if possible.”

References

  1. ^ Dartford (www.newsshopper.co.uk)