A busy main road remains shut for crash investigation work following an incident involving several vehicles.
Traffic has been blocked along the A260 Spitfire Way in Hawkinge for several hours after emergency services were called earlier this evening.
Three vehicles are understood to be involved on the stretch between the A20 and Haven Drive junctions, according to traffic reporting service Inrix.
It says there is congestion on surrounding routes, including White Horse Hill and Canterbury Road, while traffic seeks alternative routes to bypass the closure.
The incident took place at about 5.20pm.
Pictures show congestion throughout the area and a fire engine attending the scene.
Cars are being forced to turn around at the roundabouts at either end of the closure.
At 9pm, the road still remained shut with crash investigation work taking place.
It is not yet known how long the road will remain closed for or if anyone has been injured.
A fire service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 5.21pm to assist Kent Police following reports of a crash in Spitfire Way in Hawkinge. Three fire engines attended.”
Firefighters left the scene at 6.25pm.
Police and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information.
