Folkestone Road, a major route leading into Dover, has been closed following a serious accident that occurred earlier today. The closure is expected to remain in place for an extended period as emergency services respond to the incident.

According to reports, police have extended the road closure from the train station up past the local doctor’s surgery to Elms Vale. The closure is to facilitate the landing of an air ambulance, which was seen hovering overhead, ready to assist at the scene.

Police have been using loudspeakers to clear the road of vehicles and pedestrians, ensuring a safe landing zone for the helicopter. The presence of the air ambulance indicates the severity of the accident, although details about the nature of the incident or the number of people involved have not yet been released.

Motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as the emergency services work to manage the situation. Delays are expected in and around Dover, and the road will likely remain closed for some time.

We have reached out to Kent Police for more details