A woman remains in a serious condition today after she was hit by a car.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident last night involving a blue Vauxhall Astra on the A20 in Charing, Ashford.

It happened around 5.30pm and the car was travelling in the direction of Maidstone.

A woman, thought to be from Charing, aged in her 60s, was rushed to a London hospital with injuries described as serious by the police.

A police statement released this afternoon said: "The road was closed until shortly before 10pm to allow for investigation."

Queues of traffic were diverted along the High Street.

The statement continued: "Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or either the vehicle or the pedestrian in the lead up to the collision to make contact."

Witnesses can call the serious collision investigation unit on 01622 798538, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk