Tragedy on the A228
The accident happened at around 6.25pm on the A228 Boyle Way in East Peckham, near Tonbridge. According to a police report, a DAF tipper truck collided with a tractor-trailer travelling in the same direction.
Victims and injured
"Our patrol cars, ambulances and firefighters attended the scene. A man in his 30s, who was in the carriage, sadly died at the scene," Kent Police said. A young girl and a woman, who were also in the carriage, were rushed to hospital. The girl later succumbed to her injuries, while the woman remains in a critical condition. The pony pulling the carriage died at the scene.
Investigation underway
Police have arrested a 29-year-old truck driver from Kent and are in custody. An investigation is underway and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward.
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