A YOUNG man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car in a Kent city.

The man, who is in his 20s, was struck by a Citreon C3 on the A28 in Canterbury, near the Audi garage, just before 8pm last night. He suffered serious head and leg injuries.

The car was being driven by a 26-year-old woman.

The man was taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, where he is said to be in a serious but stable condition in the Intensive Treatment Unit.

Police closed the road until 1.40am this morning while officers examined the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.