A double fatal collision occurred near Gravesend, Kent, when a Ford Focus ploughed into a group of cyclists on Sole Street in Cobham at around 7:47am on Sunday, September 6. Two people, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, were killed instantly, while a third cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, two men aged 20 and 21 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and a 19-year-old woman suspected of assisting an offender.
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Two people have been killed and another injured when their group of three cyclists was struck by a car in Cobham, near Gravesend in Kent. The incident occurred around 07:50 BST on Sunday when a white Ford Focus collided with the cyclists on Sole Street. Two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, while a 19-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. The road was closed for an investigation, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Two cyclists have died after being hit by a vehicle near Gravesend - with a third in hospital.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sole Street in Cobham, Kent, after a Ford Focus ploughed into the group of bike-riders shortly before 8am on Sunday.
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A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s both died at the scene, Kent Police confirmed this evening.
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Another cyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment on injuries described as minor.
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Two men, one aged 20 and the other 21, have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Another suspect - a 19-year-old woman - was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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The force is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen the car or cyclists this morning to contact them.
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A statement released by Kent Police read: 'Witnesses are sought following a double fatal collision in Cobham near Gravesend.
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Emergency services rushed to Sole Street (pictured) in Cobham, Kent, this morning after three cyclists were hit by a Ford Focus
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At 7.47am on Sunday 6 September 2026, a white Ford Focus was travelling in a south westerly direction along Sole Street towards Meopham, when it was involved in a collision with three cyclists.
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Emergency services attended the scene near the junction with Round Street where two of the riders, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s, were confirmed to be deceased.
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Their next of kin have been informed.
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The third cyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment to injuries described as minor.
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Two men aged 20 and 21 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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A 19-year-old woman was also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.'
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