Police were forced to shut off a road after the driver of a hatchback lost control and hit a tree.

Officers sealed off Hackington Road, Tyler Hill near Canterbury following the incident this morning.

A Kent Police spokesman said the force had received a call at 7.40am to reports of a black Nissan Micra having left the road.

Officers closed off the carriageway while the vehicle was recovered.

No injuries were reported and the road was reopened at around 9am.