Road closed in Hythe after accident between lorry and scooter
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An elderly woman has been airlifted to hospital in a serious
condition after after an acident involving a mobility scooter and a
van in Hythe this morning.
The woman was on the scooter crossing Scanlons Bridge Road over
the Royal Military Canal at 10.20am when she was in collision with
a vehicle recovery van near the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway
station.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics and then flown to
hospital in London with serious injuries by the Kent Air
Ambulance.
Scanlons Bridge Road, which links Military Road and Dymchurch
Road, is still closed.
There is a diversion in place but there are long traffic
tailbacks in the area.
The road is expected to be closed for several hours and
motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Police forensic officers are carrying out an investigation.
Officers have appealed for witnesses to contact the serious
collision investigation unit on 01622 798538.
Friday, July 30 2010
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