Three people were injured following a multi-vehicle crash which closed a busy route.

The collision happened on the A260 Old Dover Road, near the junction with the A2 and Barham Crematorium today.

Paramedics and police officers were called to the scene at 11.45am.

The route was blocked while they worked but has now reopened.

It is not yet known how serious the injuries suffered are.

A police spokesman said: “We were called to Old Dover Road near Barham at 11.45am today following a three-vehicle collision.

“Officers attended and assisted with traffic management and the recovery of the vehicles involved.”