Two people, aged 18 and 21, dead in crash

Police car and accident sign on a rural country road
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The crash happened on a rural country road

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An 18-year-old woman and 21-year-old man have both died in a crash near Ashford, Kent.

The collision between a white Vauxhall Corsa and white DAF truck happened at about 17:00 BST on Monday.

The crash took place on the junction between Plurenden Road and Bethersden Road in Woodchurch.

The driver and passenger of the car were confirmed dead at the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Meanwhile, Tenterden Leisure Centre announced it would be closing early later due to the death of a staff member in a car accident.

The staff member had not been named.

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