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Road in Ashford now cleared after crash involving Ford Focus and BMW on Canterbury Road

Motorists are now moving again after long delays built up earlier following a three-car crash on a busy junction.

There were almost two miles worth of queues following the incident in Ashford – just weeks after another crash in the same place.

The vehicles are blocking Canterbury Road. Picture: Chris Wilkins
The vehicles are blocking Canterbury Road. Picture: Chris Wilkins

The three cars – including a red Ford Focus and silver BMW – have collided at the junction of Canterbury Road and Simone Weil Avenue.

Traffic was said to be stretching back as far as The Old Mill pub on the edge of Kennington.

One fire service vehicle has been spotted at the scene, as well as an ambulance.

Police have been contacted for comment.

This is the second incident on the junction in a month, after two people were injured in a crash on July 1.

Traffic is building following this incident in Canterbury Road. Picture: Chris Wilkins
Traffic is building following this incident in Canterbury Road. Picture: Chris Wilkins

A major emergency response was sparked following the crash, which involved two vehicles.

A black Ford Titanium and red Peugeot 107 were involved, with the former left the road and hitting a sign, while the latter being turned around and facing oncoming traffic.

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