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Two car crash on Dock Road, Chatham, sees firefighters cut woman out of car

09:35, 31 March 2017

Motorists in Chatham should expect delays this morning after a two-vehicle smash in the centre of town.

The emergency services were called out to Dock Road, shortly before 9am after the smash outside The Brook Theatre.

Crews are currently using their hydraulic equipment to cut the roof of one of the vehicles involved as a woman is trapped inside.

The collision took place in Chatham. Credit: Tom Smy
The collision took place in Chatham. Credit: Tom Smy

Paramedics and police are also on the scene and after the woman is cut out of the damaged vehicle she will be assessed by ambulance crews.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Crews were called out to Dock Road, Chatham at 8.51am."

Police were called to the scene. Credit: Tom Smy
Police were called to the scene. Credit: Tom Smy

A spokesman for police said: "Kent Police was called to a reported two vehicle collision in Dock Road, Chatham, at 8.48am.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service were also called.

Commuters faced long queues after the crash. Credit: Tom Smy
Commuters faced long queues after the crash. Credit: Tom Smy

"At present, no serious injuries have been reported.

"Officers currently remain at the scene."

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