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Air ambulance called to Ramsgate after suspected drink-driver crashes in Harbour Parade

12:22, 18 August 2023

updated: 14:09, 18 August 2023

A man was taken to hospital and arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash near a seafront.

Officers and an air ambulance attended the scene in Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, at about 6pm on Wednesday.

A man was taken to hospital and arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Picture: Elliot Davies
A man was taken to hospital and arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Picture: Elliot Davies

It followed reports of a car colliding with a stationary vehicle.

The area was blocked off while officers dealt with the scene.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called to a report of a car colliding with a stationary vehicle in Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.

An air ambulance landed on Ramsgate beach at around 6pm on Wednesday. Picture: Elliot Davies
An air ambulance landed on Ramsgate beach at around 6pm on Wednesday. Picture: Elliot Davies

“Officers attended alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man was taken to a local hospital. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.”

Enquiries are ongoing and the road has since been reopened.

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