Scene of the crash in Dymchurch Road, New Romney

Three teenagers have been injured after the car they were in hit a garden wall in New Romney early yesterday.

The driver, an 18-year-old man, and two 17-year-old boys were taken to the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, after the smash.

A green Ford Ka crashed into the wall of a house on the A259 Dymchurch Road, near the Warren Inn, at about 12.15am.

The driver suffered serious injuries and was transferred to a London hospital. The 17-year-olds were treated for minor injuries.

All of the teenagers are from the New Romney area.

DS Scott Lynch, from Kent Police, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who saw this car travelling from the Ashford area or witnessed the actual collision."

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to phone the serious crash investigation unit witness appeal line on 01622 798538.