Two people have been seriously injured in a crash near Folkestone.

Police, two fire engines and South East Coast Ambulance service were called to Cheriton High Street just after 4.15pm following a collision between a car and motorbike.

Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to rescue the car driver.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

The motorcyclist was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The road fully re-opened at 5.45pm.