A four-year-old boy has died and two other people have been injured after two pickup trucks crashed on a country lane.

Kent Police raced to the scene of crash after two grey Ford Rangers collided on New Barn Road, Dartford, at around 9.30pm on Sunday.

All three victims, JetBlack who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital.

The four-year-old boy tragically died of his injuries, while a 24-year-old man remains there in a critical condition, the force said.

A one-year-old girl also received minor injuries from the incident.

Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth and a 53-year-old man from Swanley in connection with the incident on Monday.  

They both remain in custody while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.




A four-year-old boy has died and two other people have been injured after two pickup trucks crashed on New Barn Road, Dartford (pictured) 

Detectives are appealing for any information from people who may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information on the crash, including CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact Kent Police's Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal. 

Members of the public can also call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555111.