A lane is currently closed on the A2 near Bean following a crash between a car and a van.

Kent Police were called to the scene at 7.40am this morning (Wednesday, August 2) to the London-bound carriageway.

Paramedics and fire crews were also at the scene and one person was treated for minor injuries.

One lane is closed as vehicles are being moved onto the hard shoulder.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at 7.40am on Wednesday 2 August to a collision involving a car and a van on the London-bound carriageway of the A2 near Bean.

“Officers, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene where one person was treated for minor injuries.

“One lane is currently closed while the vehicles are being moved to the hard shoulder.”