Emergency services at the scene of a bus crash in Gravesend

The mother of a 12-year-old girl seriously hurt when she was hit by a car and a bus in Gravesend has thanked everyone who helped her.

Amanda Pryor said daughter Jade Phillips is now in a stable condition after the crash on her way to school yesterday.

The youngster, who attends St John's Catholic Comprehensive School, was struck by a car in Rochester Road at about 8.15am.

She is believed to have then been thrown into the path of a number 480 bus - and ended up trapped under the wheels.

Jade is now in King's College Hospital, London, with a fractured skull and collarbone.

Mother Amanda said on Facebook: "Would like to say a thank you to the paramedics, firemen and police, particularly one called Richard who spent most of the day holding my hand.

"Kim for staying with Jade while she was trapped and all the staff at King's who are doing there best for Jade and everyone who has sent me and Lee lovely messages. She's sleeping now and in a stable condition xx."

Jade was with her mother when she was hit near a parade of shops in Rochester Road.

Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service had used air bags to release her from under the single-decker bus.