A HORSE has died after it was hit by a car. The incident happened just past the St Nicholas at Wade roundabout on the London-bound carriageway of the Thanet Way.

The animal died at the scene. The driver of the Citroen car was taken to hospital in Margate for a check up but later released.

The tragedy happened at about 6.15pm on Tuesday. Police closed closed the London-bound carriageway until about 8.15pm.