A motorcyclist involved in a serious crash with a van has died.

The A256 Sandwich bypass was closed in both directions for a number of hours after the collision at 11.41am today.

It happened between the Bellar's Bush and Ash roundabouts, with all traffic redirected.

The biker, a man, died at the scene.

A spokesman said: "Officers were called to the A256 Sandwich bypass at 11.41am on Wednesday, July 22 following a report of a road traffic collision.

"The incident involved a motorcycle and a van.

"The motorcyclist is reported to have died."

The road remained closed while officers from the Kent Police crash investigation unit carried out their work. It reopened at about 7pm.

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