A tunnel was closed and three people were taken to hospital following a crash involving three motorbikes.

Emergency services were called to the A299 Royal Harbour Approach in Ramsgate just after 8pm last night, where the road was closed.

Paramedics treated the three riders at the scene before they were taken to hospital.

Their injuries are not described as life-threatening.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.04pm to a collision involving three motorbikes in Royal Harbour Approach, Ramsgate.

“Patrols, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene where the road was closed and the three riders were treated for injuries.

“They were taken to a local hospital, and arrangements were made to recover the bikes.”

The tunnel reopened at 10.15pm.