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A motorist in a "nice car" has been caught hitting speeds in excess of 100mph and going through a red light. 2023 BBC. Home Bexley and Bromley News Article. Dramatic pictures showed the front of the ambulance smashed in after it collided with the lorry. All traffic was temporarily held following the smash and caused severed congestion. A vehicle overturned on the southbound carriageway of the Sevenoaks bypass just off the M25 clockwise at junction 5. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! "Anyone who witnessed the collision is also being asked to contact officers.". As BBC hit The Gold concludes this weekend, a leading figure in the Freemasons hits back at its portrayal and lifts the lid on its 'secrets'. Motorists are facing delays on the M25 after traffic was brought to a standstill after a vehicle broke down. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews. A road has reopened with traffic returning to normal after a two-car crash partially blocked the route. It will then enter the A25 eastbound lane and travel towards the A224 in Riverhead. Traffic is queuing for three miles after a vehicle flipped in a crash on a major road. It happened at 9.24am on Saturday on the A21 Sevenoaks Road in Chelsfield, Bromley. Highways England confirmed the road was shut for nine hours for a police investigation. She was a beautiful, kind, fun loving daughter, sister and granddaughter," they said. Highways England has said that traffic is being diverted via the M25 and/or M26 - and then drivers are to use local roads to re-join the A21. It runs for about 63 miles (101 km) from Lewisham in south-east London to Hastings in East Sussex, passing through Kent and the towns of Bromley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, select which newsletter you want to sign up for and enter your email address. At 4.26am, the National Highways website reported: "The A21 is closed southbound, between the A25 and A225. Multiple crews attended the scene, including the air ambulance service alongside police and fire service colleagues. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. The A21 southbound was closed while investigators combed for clues but it reopened this morning. A teenage cyclist is fighting for their life in hospital after a crash with a car. Police have issued an update on the condition of a cyclist after a crash with a car in Bromley. The A21 southbound at Sevenoaks has been closed since around 9pm yesterday while investigations and recovery work takes place. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Southbound queues were initially back to Chipstead, Kent. All traffic was temporarily held following the smash and caused severed congestion. In its latest update, traffic monitoring site Inrix said: "A21 Tonbridge By-Pass Southbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident, three cars and a lorry involved before A225 (Hildenborough / Sevenoaks Turn Off). A driver stopped after almost clipping a police car told officers he did not think he had done anything wrong. A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a late-night crash involving a buggy in a village. "Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3791/05Feb. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. There will also be a number of craft workshops that visitors can take partin. Read more: A21 closed by M25 after serious accident. Police are still working to notify their families, Sign up for a weekly travel round up and all the latest breaking news from the roads, rails and beyond delivered straight to your inbox. The incident happened in Sevenoaks Road just before 9.30am on April 22. 21-year-old paramedic who died after her ambulance was involved in a crash with a cement lorry has been named as kind and dedicated Alice Clark. It will then enter the A25 eastbound lane and travel towards the A224 in Riverhead. Police are now in the process of notifying their next of kin. A spokesperson for the Met said: "Police were called to A21 Sevenoaks Road, near Knockholt Railway Station, at 1.43pm on Saturday, 5 February to reports of a collision involving three cars. It happened at 9.24am today on the A21 Sevenoaks Road in Chelsfield, Bromley. Officers were called to reports of a collision involving three cars on the A21 Sevenoaks Road, near Knockholt Railway Station, at 1.43pm today (Saturday, February 5). Good luck - don't forget to share your results with us! Traffic is tailing back past J4 at Orpington from J5. "Kent Police are in attendance, carrying out a full accident investigation.". We will bring you the latest updates tomorrow morning on KentLive. A man has been arrested and police are stepping up patrols after a stabbing in a residential road. The images of four women have been released by police following the theft of a large amount of make-up from a high street shop. . We pay our respects to Kent residents who have died in recent weeks. National Highways: South East confirmed the closure shortly before 10pm on Wednesday. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and for witnesses to come forward. A police spokesperson said: "Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have commenced and investigation and are asking anyone with dashcam footage prior to the incident to come forward. "Anyone who witnessed the collision is also being asked to contact officers. There were delays on the A21 near Sevenoaks after a crash involving three cars and a lorry. The southbound carriageway has been shut to allow for a police investigation. Entertainment will include laser clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing and a falconry display. "This closure is due to a collision resulting in serious injuries. Emergency services rushed to the crash, including the air ambulance, but, despite their efforts, she died at the scene. The A21 near Sevenoaks (Google Maps) A female paramedic has died following a collision involving an ambulance and a cement lorry in Kent. Those with information can call police on 01622 798538 quoting RY/CS/03/22. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to A21 Sevenoaks Road, near Knockholt Railway Station, at 1.43pm on Saturday, 5 February to reports of a collision involving three cars. There will also be a number of craft workshops that visitors can take partin. Sevenoaks. Our thoughts go out to everyone involved in the crash. National Highways confirmed police are on the scene and one of two lanes is. SECAmb Executive Director of Operations Emma Williams said: We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and our heart-felt sympathies go to her family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time. The road was closed in both directions between Rushmore Hill (Pratts Bottom) and the M25 (Hewitts Roundabout). "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, a female paramedic sadly died at the scene. There will also be a number of craft workshops that visitors can take partin. And then, in the western corner of the county . The road is closed southbound between the A25 and A224. ", Kent police say: "A21 will be closed for the foreseeable future and motorists are being asked to check the route before travelling.". This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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In an update at 11.40pm, traffic information service Inrix said: "A21 Tonbridge By-Pass Southbound closed due to accident investigation work from M25 (Westerham/Sevenoaks Turn Off) to A225 (Hildenborough/Sevenoaks Turn Off).". Emotional photographs taken at the crash site on Wednesday night showed members of the ambulance service hugging and supporting one another. Kent Police confirmed officers were called to a single vehicle crash at J5 . The A21 is usually used as a major commuter route for those heading into the capital as it links with the M25 near Chipstead. 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Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Two pensioners have died following a multi-car crash on the A21 this afternoon. Further east, the A299 extends the major roads to Thanet. Lengthy delays on A21 due to central reservation crash. The 18-year-old has been taken to hospital and is said to have life-threatening injuries. District cabinet members have been discussing the future of three leisure centres which suddenly shut last week. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The collision took place between a Toyota Aygo, Ford Ka and Mercedes on the A21 Sevenoaks Road, near Knockholt Railway Station, in Orpington at 13:43 GMT on Saturday, Met Police said. Alice Clark, 21, died in the crash on the A21 near Tonbridge, Kent, at about 22:15 GMT on Wednesday. 5 Traffic has cleared and has returned to normal on the A21 following the four-vehicle crash. 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Newly-qualified paramedic Alice Clark, 21, who died after the ambulance she was in was in a crash with a cement lorry on the A21 in Kent, had only been doing the job for two months. Police and ambulance crews rushed to the two-car collision on the A21 Tonbridge Bypass southbound shortly . A male paramedic has been airlifted to a London hospital with multiple injuries, while a student paramedic is in hospital with a head injury. The INRIX traffic and travel information service had this update in the last few minutes: A21 Sevenoaks Bypass Southbound closed due to recovery work and accident investigation work from M25 ( Westerham / Sevenoaks Turn Off) to A225 (Hildenborough / Sevenoaks Turn Off). Diverted traffic will remain on the A225 until the junction with the A21 at Morleys Farm roundabout.". She was a beautiful, kind, fun-loving daughter, sister and granddaughter. Kent is rather remarkably well served by major roads leading to and from London. Road closures remain in place while the accident is investigated. Drivers are being diverted onto the A25 east into Sevenoaks, then the A224 and A225 south to rejoin the A21. Motorists are warned delays are likely on the approach to the closure. We'll be bringing you the latest updates as we get them. 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Sevenoaks A21 traffic recap as four-vehicle crash causes delays A21 Bookmark A21 closures to take place in Tonbridge as overnight roadworks return A21 Bookmark Police helicopter footage shows dramatic 115mph chase in Tunbridge Wells and along A21 Tunbridge Wells Bookmark Live M25 traffic updates as delays near Sevenoaks M25 Bookmark A man has been arrested after two people died in a three-car crash in south-east London. The medic died of injuries suffered in the crash, which involved the ambulance and a cement lorry,on the A21 near Sevenoaks, Kent, at around 8.15pm yesterday. This is to allow police to investigate the collision. Our thoughts are also with the other injured staff members as well as all of those who responded to the incident. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Newly-qualified paramedic Ms Clark and two other paramedics were responding to an incident on Wednesday night when their ambulance was involved in the collision. They said: "Kent Police was called to the scene at 8.16pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022 following a report of a collision involving an ambulance and a cement lorry. Welcome to our live blog. ". Good luck - don't forget to share your results with us! Read about our approach to external linking. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! Something went wrong, please try again later. A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Knockholt, Sevenoaks, and another man has been rushed to hospital, MyLondon reports. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. The road is closed southbound between the A25 and A224. "We would ask for privacy at this very sad and tragic time for us.". 06:54 Jacob Heath The lorry driver was treated for minor injuries. 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More information as we get it. Sadly a female paramedic died at the scene, a male paramedic was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, and a . Emergency services were scrambled to the A21 in Sevenoaks just after 8pm. Highways England expects the scene of the collision to be clear by 2am, See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or, The A21 was shut for collision investigation work after a lorry and ambulance crashed. The three-car collision happened on the A21 Sevenoaks Road near Knockholt railway station. What's for dinner? Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? A reckless driver hit speeds of 160mph on a Kent road in the early hours of this morning prompting police to give chase. The road was partially blocked in one direction. A female paramedic has died after an ambulance and a cement lorry crashed on the A21 yesterday evening. I didnt know if he would survive', The Kings Coronation Concert to feature a Union Flag, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says. The A21 near Sevenoaks will be closed 'for foreseeable future' after a serious crash on Wednesday night, Kent Police said in the early hours of this morning. Highways England has updated its estimated reopening time to 10.00-10.30am - which could cause delays for morning commuters. A serious crash closed part of the A21 at Tonbridge for several hours. Anyone who witnessed the collision is also being asked to contact officers. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? "Alice was so excited to qualify as a paramedic and looked forward to every shift. Woman in her 20s killed in M25 crash at A21 Sevenoaks bypass. And paying tribute today, Giovanni Mazza, manager for the Paddock Wood Operating Unit where Alice was based, described her as a "dedicated" paramedic. "Traffic is diverted to follow the hollow circle symbol, via the the A21 at the A25 Riverhead junction. Enquiries are underway to notify next of kin. He had been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, before his arrest. More information as we get it. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Newly qualified paramedic Alice Clark, 21, tragically died at the scene, An ambulance collided with a cement lorry in Sevenoaks, Two other paramedics were airlifted to hospital, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Cyclist, 18, in life-threatening condition after collision on A21 Sevenoaks Road in Chelsfield. Read about our approach to external linking. The crash had a major knock-on effect on M25 traffic heading clockwise and congestion was tailing back past junction 3 at Swanley at its worst. He said: Although she had only been with us for a short time, Alice was already very much part of our ambulance family and will be remembered as a kind and dedicated paramedic. A teenage cyclist is fighting for their life in hospital after a crash with a car. The accident between three cars and a lorry has reportedly cleared. The by-pass was shut after one vehicle was involved in the smash at around 10.40am on the northbound carriageway. pic.twitter.com/vyvwK4syk5. The Met are awaiting an update on his condition. We pay our respects to Kent residents who have died in recent weeks. "She will be deeply and sadly missed by her colleagues and were sending our love and prayers to her family and friends during this horrendous time.. The lorry driver suffered minor injuries, a spokesman for South East Coast . Speaking about their daughter, Ms Clarks parents said on Thursday: Alice was so excited to qualify as a paramedic and looked forward to every shift. The lorry driver suffered minor injuries after the crash, which happened just after 8pm on the Sevenoaks bypass. "Our thoughts are also with the other injured staff members as well as all of those who responded to the incident. We are ending this live blog for this evening with the road still closed. We are supporting the police in their enquiries and would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.. The southbound lane of the dual carriageway was partially blocked and there was queueing traffic. The A21 Sevenoaks bypass coastbound, in Kent, was closed after the crash which claimed the life of Alice Clark, 21 Credit: Grant Falvey/London News Pictures Despite the efforts of emergency services, the occupants of one of the vehicles, a man aged in his 80s, and a woman aged in her 70s, died at the scene. A man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Knockholt, Sevenoaks, and another man has been rushed to hospital, MyLondon reports. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. . It's believedthe air ambulance was called out to the scene last night. From the M25 to the bustling towns of west Kent, the A21 expressway will get you on the way to Hastings. Kent Police has said it is likely to be closed for some time. "A male paramedic, who sustained serious multiple injuries, was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London and a student paramedic, who was travelling in the rear of the vehicle, was taken to hospital with a head injury.". The A21 finally reopened shortly after 1am today (August 17) around nine hours after the road was first closed. source: Bing. The. After a couple of vehicles collided in a layby last night, around 21:00. 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