A tragic car crash in Kent has claimed the lives of two teenagers and left a third injured, prompting a major police investigation.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Emergency services were called to Old Ferry Road in Iwade, near Sittingbourne, at around 8.30pm on Saturday, 3 January 2026. They arrived to find a blue Ford Fiesta that had left the rural carriageway.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, both occupants of the vehicle, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person, another 16-year-old girl, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Kent Police have confirmed she has since been discharged.
Emergency Response and Road Closure
The incident triggered a significant multi-agency response. The South East Coast Ambulance Service deployed multiple crews, critical care paramedics, and an air ambulance from The Air Ambulance Charity, Kent Surrey Sussex.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines, a technical rescue unit, and a water safety unit to the location. The road was closed between Raspberry Hill Lane and Sheppey Way for investigation work, with the closure remaining in place throughout Sunday.
Floral tributes have since been placed at the roadside in memory of the two young people who lost their lives.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now urging anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have captured relevant dashcam or CCTV footage.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact us."
Information can be provided by calling the appeal line on 01622 798538 and quoting reference BN/JM/001/26. Dashcam footage can be uploaded via a dedicated link provided by the force.
Witnesses can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or through their online form.
