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Policeman and driver injured after lorry crashes into stationary police car on A256 near Dover

Published: 00:00, 15 June 2013

Updated: 10:54, 15 June 2013

The mangled police patrol car which was shunted into a broken-down Volvo on the A256 by an HGV.

A policeman who stopped to help a stranded motorist is among two men injured after a lorry collided with the stationary police car.

Officers were helping the driver of a broken-down Volvo on the A256 near Dover when the yellow Mercedes HGV hit the police car which subsequently shunted the Volvo and a recovery truck.

Two men, including a police officer, were taken to Margate hospital following the incident at around 3pm yesterday on the Dover-bound carriage near the Whitfield turn-off.

The office recieved minor injuries - the other man's condition is thought to be more serious, though police said today that they are not believed to be life threatening.

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The road was blocked near Barville Road until 11.30pm.

The lorry driver, a 52-year-old man from Thanet, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been bailed until September.

Police are now appealing for more witnesses to assist in their enquiries into the incident.

DS Scott Lynch from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "I am appealing for any witnesses to this collision or drivers who saw the broken down Volvo from 2pm onwards to contact me."

Any witnesses are asked to call 101 or the Serious Collision Investigation Unit direct on 01622 798535.

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