Giovanni Mazza

Tributes have been paid to a newly-qualified paramedic who was killed in a crash involving an ambulance and a cement lorry.

Alice Clark, 21, died in The Crash on the A21 near Tonbridge, Kent, at about 22:15 GMT on Wednesday.

Three Other People , including another paramedic, were also hurt.

The Ambulance was on its way to an incident and no patients were in The Vehicle , South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said.

In a statement, Ms Clark's parents described her as a " beautiful, kind and fun-loving daughter, sister and granddaughter" who would be missed " More Than words can say".

Ms Clark had joined The Trust in November 2021 and was " so excited to qualify as a paramedic" her parents said.

A spokesman for Secamb said a male paramedic was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London with serious injuries and a student paramedic travelling in the back of The Ambulance was taken to hospital with a head injury.

The Lorry Driver suffered minor injuries.

Giovanni Mazza , manager at the Paddock Wood operating unit where Ms Clark was based, described her as a " kind and dedicated paramedic. "

Mr Mazza said: " Although she had only been With Us for a Short Time , Alice was already very much part of our ambulance family. "

Secamb Executive Director of operations Emma Williams added: " Our thoughts are also with The Other injured staff members as well as all of those who responded to The Incident . "

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said four engines were sent to The Scene . Fire crews used hydraulic rescue equipment to free The Casualties .

The Road , which links London, Tunbridge Wells in Kent and Hastings in East Sussex , reopened after being closed overnight.

Police are asking for anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.