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Fallen tree on West Street, Hunton, near Maidstone, and Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells

By: Mike Thompsett

Published: 10:00, 26 August 2015

Updated: 10:15, 26 August 2015

Fallen trees are causing disruptions around west Kent.

Roads near Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells are affected by the issue which is believed to be in connection with the poor weather in the county this morning

West Street, in Hunton, is completely blocked - motorists are advised to avoid the route until debris is removed.

West Street, Hunton. Pic: Google Streetview

The issue was reported at 10.17am and is said to be at the bottom of the hill near the graveyard of St Mary's Church.

Cornford Lane in Tunbridge Wells was also partially blocked after a tree fell at around 10.20am.

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The obstruction has now been moved and Kent County Council's highways department has reopened the road.

Kent County Council is aware of the ongoing issues and is working to remove the remaining trees.

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