A woman has escaped serious injury after a car overturned in Dartford town centre this morning.

The vehicle flipped onto its side in Home Gardens after it is believed to have hit a lamppost at about 7am.

Police closed the road between Station Approach and Hythe Street.

A woman has believed to have suffered injuries thought to be minor.

A police spokesman said: "It is reported that a car collided with a lamppost before overturning onto its side.

"The road is currently closed while the vehicle is recovered and any damage caused to the lamppost is assessed."

A diversion was put in place and it is affecting bus routes 96, 428 and 496.