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Two killed in crash on A259 near Old Romney

16:10, 13 August 2020

updated: 16:20, 13 August 2020

Two young men have died after their motorbike was involved in a collision with a car.

Police are appealing for information after the horrific crash on the A259 at Old Romney on Tuesday.

Police and ambulance services closed the road after the crash. Photo: Kent Police RPU
Police and ambulance services closed the road after the crash. Photo: Kent Police RPU

The accident occurred shortly before 10pm, when a BMW motorcycle carrying two people was involved in a collision with a grey Renault Megane.

The bike was travelling in the direction of Brenzett, while the car was heading towards Dymchurch.

Emergency services were called and a man in his 20s was confirmed dead at the scene.

A second man, also in his 20s, was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Both had been on the motorcycle.

The accident occurred on the A259 near Old Romney. Photo: Google Street View
The accident occurred on the A259 near Old Romney. Photo: Google Street View

Two women were also injured and were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances and officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in contact.

Officers would also like to obtain CCTV or dash cam footage that shows either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538 quoting KH/DJ/71/20 . Alternatively, email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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