An 86-year-old woman was left lying in the road with head injuries after a crash in Birchington.

The pensioner was treated at the scene by ambulance crews for head and leg injuries following the accident just after midday yesterday at the junction of Shakespeare Road and Beach Avenue.

She was then taken to the William Harvey Hospital, where she is expected to make a full recovery.

It is not yet known whether the woman was struck by a vehicle and any witnesses should contact Kent Police.

Call PC Jamie Woodhams on 01622 798535, quoting reference 06-0636

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