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Ghostly Apparition on A28

A28, Tenterden, Kent Apparition Unknown

Tenterden's A28 road can be a pretty ordinary place, but for one woman it became a route to a rather extraordinary encounter in February 1997. She was driving along, probably lost in thought, when suddenly a semi-transparent man dressed in black stepped out right in front of her car. She hit the figure, or at least that's what it felt like, and slammed on the brakes, but when she got out to see if the man was okay, he had vanished into thin air. Her car was undamaged, which only added to the surreal nature of the whole experience.

The story of this ghostly apparition remains a singular one, with no corroborating witnesses or follow-up sightings reported. The location, near Silver Hill, doesn't have a well-documented history of paranormal activity, which makes this incident all the more intriguing. The woman's account stands alone, a snapshot of a moment in time that challenges our understanding of the ordinary world. While we can't say for certain what this apparition might have been, it's clear that it left a lasting impression on the driver.

Historical Context

No specific historical context available

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
February 1997
Postcode Area
TN25

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