A man has died after his car was involved in a collision with a lorry.

The incident happened on London Road in Greenhithe, between St Clements roundabout and Hedge Place Road, at about 12.25pm today.

The victim - in his 40s and from south-east London - died when his silver Nissan Qashqai collided with a parked lorry.

Officers from the serious collision investigation unit attended the scene and a road closure was in place until about 4.45pm.

Witnesses said an air ambulance, fire crews and police were at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage should call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/SW/117/19.

Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.police.uk

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