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Crash on A229 Bishops Way in Maidstone, involving bin lorry and van, causes delays

Two lanes were blocked on a one-way system following a crash.

A bin lorry and a van were involved in the accident, which happened on the A229 Bishops Way in Maidstone.

A van and a bin lorry were involved in an accident on A229 Bishops Way in Maidstone. Picture: KentHighways
A van and a bin lorry were involved in an accident on A229 Bishops Way in Maidstone. Picture: KentHighways

Lanes one and two out of three were blocked on the approach to the bridge in the town centre.

KCC Highways warned drivers of delays on the one-way system and confirmed police were attending.

A spokeswoman from the force said: “Officers were called at 12.10pm to a collision between a van and a dustcart on Broadway, Maidstone.

“Officers attended the scene, where no injuries were reported.

Drivers faced delays as a result. Picture: KentHighways
Drivers faced delays as a result. Picture: KentHighways

“Arrangements were made to recover the vehicles.”

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The road was cleared at around 12.45pm and traffic has since returned to normal.

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