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Three people have been arrested after a car crashed into a group of cyclists, killing two riders.<\/b><\/p>\n
Kent Police said a white Ford Focus was travelling along Sole Street in Cobham near Gravesend just before 07:50 BST on Sunday when it was involved in a collision with three cyclists.<\/p>\n
Two of the cyclists – a man in his 60s and woman in her 50s – were confirmed dead by emergency services on the scene, the force added. <\/p>\n
Their next of kin have been informed. <\/p>\n
A third cyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment with minor injuries, according to officers.<\/p>\n
Two men aged 20 and 21 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. <\/p>\n
A 19-year-old woman was also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.<\/p>\n
Kent Police said the road was closed while an investigation took place. <\/p>\n
The force is now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the car or cyclists before the crash to contact them.<\/p>\n
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