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Fatal Crash: Car vs. Tanker on A2070
14 Jan
Summary
- A man in his 40s died following a collision between a car and a tanker.
- The incident occurred on the A2070 Ashford Road in Hamstreet, Kent.
- The tanker driver was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
A fatal collision occurred Tuesday afternoon on the A2070 Ashford Road in Hamstreet, Kent, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. His silver Vauxhall Meriva was traveling southbound when it collided with an oncoming Volvo water tanker. The impact of the crash was severe, causing the car to strike a barrier.
The tanker subsequently jack-knifed, and its cab veered off the road, ending up in a wooded embankment near the railway line. Emergency services responded to the scene. Police confirmed that the next of kin for the car driver have been informed of his passing.
The driver of the water tanker sustained injuries during the incident and was taken to a local hospital for necessary medical treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic road accident.
