A key route into Canterbury was partially blocked following an incident involving a car and lorry.

The A2 coastbound lane was closed following the accident, which took place at 5.37am.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at 5.37am on Thursday, February 21 regarding a collision involving a lorry and a van on the coastbound carriageway of the A2 near Wincheap.

"Officers attended the scene where no injuries were reported.

"A lane was closed while one of the vehicles was recovered and it was reopened at 7.14am."

Traffic is now moving freely.