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Sittingbourne A249 and Sheppey Crossing closed due to concerns for person
17:03, 14 March 2023
updated: 17:03, 14 March 2023
Part of the A249 and the Sheppey Crossing was closed this afternoon due to concerns for the welfare of a person.
At around 3.15pm police closed the Sittingbourne-stretch of road which caused delays in the area.
A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the A249 near Sittingbourne due to concerns for the welfare of a person.
"The road was closed and the person was later passed into the care of health professionals."
Witnesses reported that both the Sheppey Crossing and the Kings Ferry Bridge were closed.
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