A teenager is fighting for his life in a London hospital after being hit by a car in Dover on Monday.

Will Roberts, 17, of Querns Road, Canterbury, was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital after the accident at 5.17pm in London Road, Dover.

His mother Michelle, of the same address, is at his bedside.

Will’s sister Natalie, also of Querns Road, described him as a “fighter” but said his condition remained critical after an operation on Tuesday evening.

Will had been crossing the road with girlfriend Danielle Watson, 16 when they were both hit by a Vauxhall Zafira.

Danielle, from Dover, suffered minor injuries.

Kent Air Ambulance helicopter landed in the playground of Barton Junior School before flying Will to the Royal London Hospital.

Kent Air Ambulance spokesman Nicci Chrisp said he had suffered "severe head injuries."

She added: “The doctor who accompanied him on the hour long air and road journey said the patient was stable for the transportation."

Police closed the road for three hours for investigators .

The car driver is a 44-year-old man from Dover.His vehicle has been confiscated by police.

The Kent Police serious crash investigation unit is appealing for witnesses. A police spokesman said the incident was not being treated as a hit and run.

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