A child cyclist has been seriously hurt in a crash with a car.

The 11-year-old girl was injured at 4pm yesterday as she was riding along Princes Road in Dartford.

The child then cycled onto Dovedale Road when he was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa.

Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries to her head, chest and leg.

Officers from Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who can help should call police on 01622 798538, quoting reference DM/145/17, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.