A man has died and a woman and child have been seriously injured in a crash on the A2.

One carriageway of the A2 at Canterbury remained shut for several hours following the crash this afternoon - which also left a woman and child with serious injuries.

Tributes have since been paid to the victim, named as Patrick Nolan. His wife and child remain in hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency crews were called to the coast-bound side of the dual carriageway near the Canterbury slip-road at just after 2.30pm.

Witnesses say a car had flipped onto its side in a crash thought to have involved a caravan.

Police say a man was declared dead at the scene, while a woman and young child were taken to two separate London hospitals with serious injuries.

At one stage both carriageways were closed, as two air ambulances attended.

A police spokesman said the coast-bound carriageway would remain closed for several hours, but the London-bound stretch opened at around 4.30pm.

Road closures were put in place between Brenley Corner and Harbledown, with drivers diverted along the A299 Thanet Way towards Whitstable.

Motorists also experienced delays on the A28 at Wincheap, on New Dover Road and on the coastbound M2 at junction 6 for Faversham.

Police spokesman Sally Smith said: "We would ask all motorists to remain patient and, where possible, avoid making non-essential journeys."

Witnesses are asked to contact the serious collision investigation unit appeal line on 01622 798538.

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