A child has suffered bruising after being struck by a falling barrier.

One lane was shut on St Peter's Bridge in Maidstone this afternoon after the plastic barrier fell from a moving vehicle and struck the youngster, who remains unknown.

The driver stopped at the scene.

Fortunately the child's injuries are not serious.

Kent Police were called to the scene and a spokesman confirmed the driver will be reported for carrying an insecure load.

Traffic was coping well with the blocked lane on Fairmeadow.

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