Leeds boy killed in family’s car

Kent Police was called at 9.30am on Friday August 29 to a report of a serious road traffic collision on the A20 in Saltwood.

It was reported a grey Kia Soul and a black DAF lorry were involved in a collision on the Londonbound carriageway, which caused the road to be closed in both directions until 2.40pm.

The family of five in the Kia suffered serious injuries.

The seven-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other young children and their parents were air-lifted to hospitals in London with serious injuries.

Officers investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic collision on the A20 near Hythe are appealing for any witnesses to help with their enquiries.

Investigating officer, PC Dawn Smith of Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was clearly a tragic incident and we continue to work to ensure we have the full picture of the circumstances that led to the collision.

“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken with police to contact us as soon as possible. I am also keen to get in contact with a female driver of a blue vehicle who stopped at the scene to assist with traffic control.

“I would like to ask that person to get in contact to help with my enquiries.”