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Horror accident near Ramsgate claims life of one

The double-cab drove into the breakdown vehicle.

An accident on the R61 between Margate Extension 3 and Ramsgate on Saturday evening claimed the life of one person.

Glen Preston, of Med-Evac, said a further person was in critical condition, three serious and one with minor injuries.

Preston explained that a breakdown truck was loading a car and was struck by a Toyota Hilux double-cab.

“The car went over the breakdown and the Hilux rolled,” he said.

The accident scene on Saturday evening.

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