Serious Crash Shakes Sittingbourne – Police Hunt Witnesses
Collision Chaos on A249
Police have launched a witness appeal after a nasty crash near Sittingbourne. At 12.35pm on Friday, 28 January 2022, a blue Ford Fiesta pulled out from the Oad Street junction in Stockbury and smashed into a white Ford Ranger. The crash happened just past the Stockbury roundabout on the southbound A249 Sittingbourne Road.
A woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a London hospital.
Dashcams Could Crack the Case
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is begging anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage to step forward. Your info could be crucial in piecing together what happened.
- Witness line: 01622 798538
- Email: [email protected]
- Quote reference: DS/RF/16/22
Border Crisis Update: Migrant Crossings Surge
Meanwhile, Dover is facing a major spike in migrant Channel crossings. On 26 January, Border Force reported 30 more migrants arriving in seven boats amid a rare weather lull.
This surge adds to an already staggering 1,308 illegal maritime arrivals so far in 2022 — nearly six times the 223 boats recorded in January 2021.
Last year saw 28,401 migrants crossing UK borders, with 4,500 asylum seekers passing through safe countries first. Around 60% departed France, though over 2,500 Channel migrants remain inadmissible.
Military Role in Crisis Under Scrutiny
The Defence Committee slammed the Ministry of Defence for snubbing a session on military involvement in stopping crossings. Warnings were issued that deploying Royal Navy vessels could backfire, encouraging even more crossings.
“There’s a risk they’d be seen as a ‘taxi service’,” said MP Mark Francois.
