A WOMAN and a man died early today after two cars were in collision on the A2 near Faversham.

The victims were in a Subaru which careered into high voltage electricity pole and crashed into a house after hitting the other car. Kent Police say the woman died at the scene. The man died later at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

Both are thought to have lived locally. The tragedy occurred close to the Norton Nurseries, between Faversham and Teynham at about 2.30am.

A man and woman from the Sittingbourne area who were in the second car, a Suzuki, were treated for shock. Police said people living the house were not injured.

Insp Ian Williams said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. We will be making a full investigation into the circumstances of the collision and would ask anyone who may be able to help us with our enquiries to contact us."

Witnesses are asked to call Sittingbourne police station on 01795 584175.