A major route is closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.
The collision happened at about 8.40am this morning on the A20 in Newingreen near Hythe.
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Both lanes of the busy road are currently blocked.
Emergency services are on the scene and a man was taken to a local hospital.
Traffic specialists Inrix reports queueing traffic in the area with heavy congestion.
It also says the accident is between the turnings for Stone Street and M20 junction 11.
A police spokesman said: “We were called at around 9.15am today to a report of a collision involving a lorry and a van on the A20, near to the junction with Stone Street, Westenhanger, Folkestone.
“Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
“The road remains closed while crews respond to the incident.”