Woman killed and three injured in crash which closed busy Kent bridge for nine hours

A woman in her 30s has been killed and three injured in a major crash, which closed a busy Kent bridge overnight.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a grey Kia collided with a BMW on the A249 near the Sheppey Crossing. Police, paramedics and fire crews responded following the incident at 11.20pm on Friday, but a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three others were hurt in the smash and taken to hospital for further treatment. A man and a woman were taken to a London hospital where they remain in a serious condition. Another man was taken to a local hospital.

The road was closed overnight but reopened at around 8am on Saturday.

Drivers heading for the Isle of Sheppey were diverted off the A249 at Key Street and asked to travel via Sheppey Way and the Kingsferry Bridge while the road was closed.

Witnesses reported seeing black smoke and were told to stay in their vehicles with the windows shut, Kent Online reported.

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Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have launched an investigation.

They are appealing for witnesses who saw the fatal crash or the vehicles in the moments before to come forward.

They are also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch with officers.

Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/DC/011/2026. You can also email sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

CCTV and dashcam footage can submitted via the force’s public portal.