Call for a lower speed limit following a crash at the new Oad Steet/Maidstone Road junction off the A249 in Sittingbourne

Following another accident at a new intersection, calls are being made for lower speed limits and better lighting.

Car leaving Maidstone Road on Oad Street nearby Sittingbourne On Thursday, around 6 p.m., he collided with another vehicle.

There was a collision on Oad Street - the fourth this year in the same place — There was a collision on Oad Street – the fourth this year in the same place

Samantha Bell, who works at nearby Bayden Stud Livery Stables, said: “I heard a skid and then a very loud crash. I rushed to help.

“A young boy driving on Oad Street was hit by a woman coming out of the intersection, spinning him.

“Fortunately he did not appear to be seriously injured, although both drivers had deployed airbags, but he was very shaken.”

Way, which connects Oad Street with the newly refurbished A249 and Stockbury roundaboutopened in June 2023

Ms Bell said: “This is the fourth accident that I am aware of at this junction since it was installed earlier this year as a result of junction works on the A249.”

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries this time

“The problem is that the speed limit on Oad Street is 60mph and the junction is at the top of a hill and on a bend. Besides, it’s very dark there.

“My daughter had a similar narrow escape when someone parked in front of her.

“It’s really hard to see the cars coming, especially since they’re coming so fast. Last night a young boy said he was driving at about 50 miles per hour, which is well within the speed limit.

“But even that is just too fast at this point. The speed limit should be lowered.

“It’s also a nightmare for us to take our horses out this way.

“Kent County Council (KCC) needs to look at this again.”

KCC has been contacted for comment.