A serious three-vehicle collision on Maidstone Road, Hothfield, sent shockwaves through Ashford last Sunday evening, 19th April 2026. Kent Fire and Rescue scrambled two fire engines to the scene.

Firefighters battled to free two people trapped inside the mangled cars. Both victims were successfully rescued and rushed into the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) paramedics for urgent treatment.

Kent Police officers quickly arrived to secure the crash site. They supported firefighters and ambulance crews throughout the rescue operation, keeping the area safe and traffic moving.

Originally published by UKNIP.

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