Police closed a road for five hours following a three-car crash which left four people in hospital.

One of the victims was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after the smash in Hoath Road, Canterbury.

Officers arrived at the scene yesterday at 4.10pm along with fire and ambulance crews.

The route was shut to traffic until 9pm to allow for treatment and for the vehicles to be recovered.

The three other crash victims were taken to a local hospital.

There were no arrests.

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