A woman in her 50s is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after the woman was knocked down in First Avenue, Sheerness, at about 8am yesterday.

She was taken to London's King's College Hospital by road with serious injuries to her head, chest and lower leg after a blue Audi A4 hit her.

Two other vehicles – a white Ford Fiesta and a white Vauxhall Combo van – were also involved.

Police said the woman, from Sheerness, remains in hospital with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.

No arrests have yet been made.

Anyone who witnessed or heard the collision or who saw any of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it are urged to email 13082@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 09-0184, or call the appeal line on 01795 419119.