Blue Bell Hill Ghost (A229)

The Blue Bell Hill ghost is one of Britain’s most active phantom hitchhikers—a spectral woman reportedly struck by cars on the A229 in Kent, only to vanish when drivers stop to help.

The Legend

According to documented accounts:

A ghostly woman appears on Blue Bell Hill road:

• Drivers report hitting a woman
• They stop and find no body
• Police investigations find nothing
• The pattern has repeated for decades

The Origin

The ghost is believed to be:

• One of three women killed in a car crash on November 19, 1965
• The night before one of them was to be married
• The crash site is near where sightings occur

Notable Incidents

1974: A driver reported hitting a girl. Police searched but found nothing.

1992: A man reported a collision. He covered the “body” with a blanket. Police found only the blanket.

Various: Multiple drivers have reported collisions, swerving, or picking up a hitchhiker who vanishes.

The Pattern

Typical encounter:

1. Driver sees a woman on the road
2. They cannot avoid her
3. They feel/hear impact
4. They stop and search
5. No body is found
6. Police are called
7. Investigation finds nothing

Variations

Some reports describe:

• A hitchhiker who asks for a ride
• A woman who vanishes from the car
• A figure that walks into traffic
• Apparitions at the roadside

The Investigation

Police have:

• Responded to numerous calls
• Found no evidence of accidents
• Kept records of reports
• No explanation has been found

Psychological Factors

Critics suggest:

• The road is known to be dangerous
• Expectations influence perception
• Memory can be unreliable
• Mass suggestion plays a role

Other A229 Phenomena

The road has additional reports:

• Strange figures on the roadside
• Vehicles disappearing
• Unusual mist
• The area has a haunted reputation

Modern Status

The ghost:

• Is still occasionally reported
• Has become local legend
• Attracts paranormal investigators
• Makes drivers cautious on the road

Sources

• Blue Bell Hill - Wikipedia