Police are appealing for witnesses after a major collision in Dartford has left a pedestrian in hospital with serious leg injuries.

At around 6:45am on Wednesday January 8, a silver Mercedes collided with a pedestrian on Cotton Lane, Dartford.

A man in his 30s has sustained serious leg injuries and has been taken to hospital, whilst the road has been closed until early afternoon.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit were at the scene of the crash, and are keen to hear from who anyone who witnessed the collision or the vehicle involved beforehand.

Police are also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

Anyone who can help is encouraged to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference SM/MW/002/20. Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.