Two women in 'serious condition' and man arrested after collision near Margate
Both the women were taken to hospital in London - a 23 year old's been detained.
Last updated 26th May 2024
Police are looking for witnesses to a serious collision in Garlinge near Margate.
Shortly after 9.30am on Friday 24 May 2024, a black Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision with a white Toyota Aygo at the junction of Garlinge High Street and Shottendane Road.
Emergency services attended and two women who were in the Toyota were taken to a London hospital where they remain in a serious but stable condition. Another woman who was a passenger in the same car was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A 23-year-old man who is believed to have been in the Vauxhall was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody. He was also taken to a local hospital for medical attention.
Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision investigation Unit are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances and urge anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting reference SM/HG/53/24.
Prior to this collision, the Vauxhall had been involved in a pursuit involving Kent Police and, as is standard procedure, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.