A FATAL crash on the A2 near Canterbury today left the coastbound carriageway between Harbledown and Bridge blocked.

At round 9am a Galaxy people carrier collided with a lorry parked in a layby. The driver of the Galaxy was killed.

Police say it is impossible to say at this stage whether anyone else was in the vehicle with the driver.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call Canterbury Police, telephone, 01227 762055.