60 people have been injured as more than 130 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes in thick fog on the Sheppey crossing in Kent on Thursday. Eight of those hurt in the collisions, which took place in thick fog, sustained serious injuries. This picture is unbelievable- this is what you see in movies!
Ambulance crews said 35 casualties needed hospital treatment in what were described as "horrendous scenes". The A249 bridge was closed for more than 9 hours and reopened to traffic later.
One witness said visibility had been very poor at the time of the crash but drivers were approaching the crossing with no lights.
Others at the scene described a mass of tangled cars, lorries, and a car transporter. Some reports said the crash went on for 10 minutes as cars continuously collided with each other.
South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said a further 200 people were either treated for minor injuries or given advice should symptoms develop later.
Firefighters had to free 5 people from their vehicles on the southbound carriageway.
The injured people were taken to 6 different hospitals in Medway, Ashford, Margate, Maidstone, Canterbury and London.
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