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Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

18 October 2024

Emergency repair works on a busy stretch of road are leading to long traffic jams and severe bus delays.

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

18 October 2024

An image has been issued of a woman police would like to speak to after a young girl was allegedly bitten by a “dangerous” dog.

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Emergency road closure sparks rush-hour gridlock

Emergency road closure sparks rush-hour gridlock

18 October 2024

Commuters are facing lengthy delays this morning as a main route prone to emergency closures has shut again.

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A-road closed after van ‘overturns’

A-road closed after van ‘overturns’

18 October 2024

A van has reportedly overturned this morning, forcing an A-road to shut while emergency services work at the scene.

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Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

17 October 2024

Motorists are urging a local authority to take action on a route known for heavy flooding after a Kent town was struck with heavy flooding overnight.

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Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

17 October 2024

A bridge which connects an island to the mainland will be shut for vital repairs to be carried out during the school half-term.

Police called to ‘medical incident’ near bridge

Police called to ‘medical incident’ near bridge

17 October 2024

Emergency services coned off part of a busy road junction this morning while attending a medical incident.

Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

Travel disruption as 30 homes hit by water supply issues

17 October 2024

Motorists are being warned of a diversion likely to last “into the weekend” after a burst pipe left homes without water.

Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

16 October 2024

Buses are due to replace trains for a week while essential repairs are made to a bridge.

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Man in 20s dies in crash on M20

Man in 20s dies in crash on M20

16 October 2024

The driver of a Smart car that was involved in two collisions on the M20 has died, police have confirmed.

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Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

16 October 2024

Commuters are facing major delays following the closure of a motorway in both directions following a “serious three-car collision”.

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Broken down lorry causing ‘nightmare’ delays

Broken down lorry causing ‘nightmare’ delays

15 October 2024

Commuters are facing around 40 minutes of delays after a dual carriageway became blocked by a broken down lorry.

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Hated contraflow through tunnel to be finally lifted

Hated contraflow through tunnel to be finally lifted

15 October 2024

A controversial contraflow will be lifted as road bosses prepare to reopen a closed-off tunnel after months of delays.

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Services resume after train fire

Services resume after train fire

15 October 2024

Passengers were evacuated and five fire engines helped put out the flames after a train caught fire.

Traffic chaos after accidents on major routes

Traffic chaos after accidents on major routes

15 October 2024

Traffic is clearing on two major routes following accidents this morning, one of which left a vehicle in a ditch with the driver requiring treatment.

Delays clear after two crashes on busy A-road

Delays clear after two crashes on busy A-road

15 October 2024

There were delays on a busy A-road after two separate crashes in the early hours.

‘Please support us!’

‘Please support us!’

14 October 2024

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

Firearms officers called to help ‘confused’ swan on motorway

Firearms officers called to help ‘confused’ swan on motorway

14 October 2024

Firearms officers were called to reports of a ‘confused’ swan causing traffic delays on a busy motorway.

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Delays on busy road after lorry fire

Delays on busy road after lorry fire

14 October 2024

Fire crews were called to a busy road after a truck caught on fire.

Broken-down vehicle causes huge queues on M25

Broken-down vehicle causes huge queues on M25

13 October 2024

Motorists heading out of the county are facing queues on the motorway after reports of a broken-down vehicle.

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