A young boy has died after his family were involved in a serious car crash.
The seven-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while to other young children and their parents were airlifted to a hospital near the accident on the A20 in Saltwood, Kent.
Police were called to a serious road traffic collision at 9.30am yesteday after the family's grey Kia Soul collided with a black DAF lorry.
The family are from Leeds, according to police.
The collision in the London bound carriageway caused the road to be closed in both directions until 2.40pm.
PC Dawn Smith, of Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was clearly a tragic incident and we continue to work to ensure we have the full picture of the circumstances that led to the collision.
"I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken with police to contact us as soon as possible.
"I am also keen to get in contact with a female driver of a blue vehicle who stopped at the scene to assist with traffic control.
"I would like to ask that person to get in contact to help with my enquiries."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference 29-0349.
