Police shut a road this morning after a person was hit by a car.

Canterbury Road in Margate was closed in both directions between Royal Crescent and Hartsdown Road after the incident at about 6.45am.

Police were called to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian near Royal Crescent, Margate.

Officers attended with the ambulance service.

The casualty was assessed and treated for a leg injury before being taken to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

The road has since reopened.

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