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Inquest into Marta Kendle's death after falling from bridge at A21 Sevenoaks to open

A woman who fell from a bridge onto the carriageway below and died has been named.

An inquest into Marta Kendle's death is due to open on Wednesday following her death on the A21 at Sevenoaks.

Marta Kendle has been named as the woman who fell from a bridge and died last week
Marta Kendle has been named as the woman who fell from a bridge and died last week

The incident happened near Gracious Lane Bridge at around 6.10am on February 19 forcing road closures.

A Floral tribute on the Gracious Lane Bridge in Sevenoaks on Thursday. Picture: Chris Davey... (7366484)
A Floral tribute on the Gracious Lane Bridge in Sevenoaks on Thursday. Picture: Chris Davey... (7366484)

The 37-year-old who was from the Sevenoaks area died at the scene.

Officers and ambulance crews attended the incident implementing road closures in both directions, between the junctions for the A25, Westerham and Morley's roundabout near Hildenborough.

The coastbound A21 reopened at around 1.35pm, followed by the Londonbound carriageway at 6pm.

A Floral tribute on the Gracious Lane Bridge in Sevenoaks on Thursday. Picture: Chris Davey... (7366503)
A Floral tribute on the Gracious Lane Bridge in Sevenoaks on Thursday. Picture: Chris Davey... (7366503)

The inquest opening is scheduled to take place at the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone.

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