Driver Airlifted After Head-On Smash on Cranbrook’s A229
A brutal head-on crash on Rocks Hill (A229) in Cranbrook left one driver seriously injured and airlifted to a London hospital. The smash happened just after 8:30pm on Sunday night.
Kent Air Ambulance Scrambles to Scene
The Kent Air Ambulance touched down on a nearby field to rush the casualty to urgent care. Police have shut the road in both directions as they launch a full investigation into the collision.
Driver Blamed for Running Red Light at Speed
Eyewitnesses say the crash happened on a stretch with temporary traffic lights. One driver reportedly ignored the red light and sped through, sparking the devastating smash.
Road Still Blocked Between Cranbrook and Staplehurst
The A229 remains closed while officers piece together what went wrong. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes amid ongoing road closures.
