A man and young girl died when their pony and trap collided with a tipper truck on the A228 in East Peckham, near Tonbridge, on Wednesday evening.

Kent Police confirmed the fatalities following the collision on the major road. A woman involved in the incident is fighting for her life in hospital.

The pony also died as a result of the crash. Emergency services responded to the scene on Wednesday evening.

Police have made an arrest in connection with the incident. The A228 is a busy route that runs through Kent, connecting various towns in the area.

The collision highlights the risks faced by horse-drawn vehicles on busy roads. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released by authorities.