A woman has died after she was hit by a car in New Romney yesterday evening.

The 31-year-old was a pedestrian and was knocked down by a white Suzuki 4x4 in Station Road at 5.25pm.

The car was travelling towards the High Street between the railway station and The Marsh Academy.

Today, police are calling for witnesses who may have seen what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.

The woman, who has not been named by police, was taken to hospital but died from her injuries later in the evening.

Officers are interested to speak to anyone who may have seen the collision or who saw the vehicle or woman before the incident happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the serious collision investigation unit on 01622 798538.