A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dartford.

The incident happened in High Road, Wilmington just before 7.20pm yesterday (October 9).

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance crews attended and found a female pedestrian injured.

She was taken to hospital for further treatment where her condition is currently unknown.

We have contacted South East Coast Ambulance for further information.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Police was called at 7.19pm on Wednesday 9 October to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in High Road, Wilmington.

“Officers and paramedics attended the scene where the pedestrian was treated for injuries.

"She was taken to hospital for further medical attention.”