A man has died following a car crash on the A249 this morning.

The single-vehicle collision happened on the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway at around 4.25am today and involved a silver Ford Fiesta.

Drivers faced long delays after the busy route was closed in both directions between Sittingbourne and Maidstone.

A car was said to have overturned and landed on a roadside barrier.

Police are appealing for information after the driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out enquiries. They believe there were several witnesses and are urging anyone with information or relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage to contact them.

Emergency services remain at the scene and the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway remains closed. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible.

If you have information which can assist the investigation, call the SCIU appeals line on 01622 798538, quoting reference RY/HG/062/23.

You can also email Sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk or submit evidence here.

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