Final update at 3.40pm:

Kent Fire and Rescue Service's presence at the scene of a collision in Canterbury Road, Sarre, near Birchington, has been reduced to one fire engine. Crews will leave the scene shortly.

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Initial update:

People are advised to avoid Canterbury Road in Sarre, near Birchington, while emergency services work at the scene of a collision involving a double decker bus and a car.

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Kent Fire and Rescue Service has three fire engines in attendance, and is assisting Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and the air ambulance.