The A21 was closed earlier today after concerns to the welfare of a person. 

Kent Police were called at 6.23am today (October 26)  to concerns to the welfare of a person near the A21 at Tonbridge.

Emergency services attended the scene.

The A21 was closed in both directions between the A26 Tonbridge and the A225 west Sevenoaks Weald during the incident. 

National Highways has confirmed that the A21 is now fully open in both directions.

A person was later passed into the care of health professionals.

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A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 6.23am on Saturday 26 October 2024 to concerns to the welfare of a person near the A21 at Tonbridge.

"Officers and paramedics attended the scene and the A21 was closed in both directions.

"A person was later passed into the care of health professionals and the A21 was reopened at 10.30am."