Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.

Police and ambulance crews were called to St Peter’s High Street in Broadstairs during the afternoon following calls from concerned members of the public.

The 30mph road was closed briefly while officers and medics could be seen standing near the scene of the incident.

Images show an upside-down car resting partly on the pavement opposite a Post Office branch/

An ambulance can be seen parked behind the overturned car and, cones placed down as traffic calming measures..

Two stationary police cars could be seen blocking the street with a number of officers standing by.

The emergency services have been contacted for comment.