Young girl and man killed in pony and trap crash near Tonbridge
Kent Police have launched an investigation into an incident yesterday evening
A driver has been arrested after a young girl and a man travelling in a pony and trap died in a collision near Tonbridge.
A 29-year-old man from Kent who was driving a DAF tipper truck yesterday (Wednesday 1st April 2026) has been held by police in connection with the incident.
The truck collided with the horse-drawn carriage while travelling in the same direction on the A228 Boyle Way at 6.25pm in East Peckham.
Emergency services attended the scene between the junctions of Bandridges Road and Hale Street and confirmed a man in his 30s travelling in the trap had died.
A young girl and woman in the trap were taken to hospital, where the child was confirmed dead.
The woman is in a critical condition.
The pony also died at the scene.
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw the truck, or the pony and trap before the crash to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference BN/JG/027/26.