Traffic chaos looms after a 150-tonne crane lorry took out traffic lights near McDonald's drive-thru in Maidstone.

The accident happened in the lead up to rush-hour on the one-way system just after Maidstone Bridge.

The incident at the junction of Barker Road and Broadway happened at about 3.30pm.

The route is key for commuters and the timing couldn't be much worse for those looking for a smooth journey home on a Friday night.

It also means pedestrians are having to judge when to cross Barker Road as there are no pedestrian lights.

Tessa Briggs, who works at Kent Broadway News opposite, witnessed the collision.

She said: "The lorry couldn't get round the corner and became stuck, it reversed but when he went forward again he took the whole thing with him.

"It isn't causing a problem for traffic yet but it might in rush hour. It is mainly a problem for pedestrians at the moment."