An elderly woman was flown to hospital after being hit by a car as she walked along the road.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon in a country road in Appledore.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the serious crash in Heath Road at 4.40pm.

The incident involved a red Citroen C3 car.

The woman, 72, was taken to hospital in London by the air ambulance and is still in hospital in a stable condition, police said.

Officers are now investigating the crash and are appealing for any witnesses who saw the incident or the woman or driver in the moments beforehand.

Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference AH/AH/114/17.