A young man has died after being hit by a lorry.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the A228 between Malling Road and Rocfort Road in Snodland just after 5.30am.

A yellow DAF articulated tanker was involved in the collision with a pedestrian on the Rochester-bound carriageway.

Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation is under way and police are keen to hear from any witnesses.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is carrying out enquiries and officers are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to come forward.

"Anyone with information should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference RY/MS/110/22.

"The A228 will remain closed in both directions this morning, while an investigation continues into the circumstances."

The man's next of kin have been informed.

The road re-opened around midday.