North Lane

Kent Police officers have renewed their appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses after a pedestrian in Faversham was seriously injured by a vehicle which then left the scene.

At around 7.45pm last Saturday (27th September) evening a 65 year old man was struck as he was walking in the North Lane area, close to the junction with Partridge Lane.

In the moments before the collision a Ford Focus and another small hatchback were seen travelling south on North Lane in the direction of South Road.

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought after a pedestrian in Faversham was seriously injured by a vehicle which then left the scene last night.

The 65-year-old man was struck as he was walking in the North Lane area during the evening yesterday 27th September),

Police were called at around 7.50pm to a location close to the junction with Partridge Lane, where the victim was found suffering serious injuries. He was taken by ambulance crews to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of three people stranded in flood water on North Lane in Faversham earlier today (Tuesday 4th January).

Three fire engines were sent to the scene at around 1:30pm and when crews arrived they were found stranded within two separate vehicles.

Firefighters wearing dry suits entered the water to rescue the occupants and lead them to safety.

The public are being advised to avoid any roads that are flooded, and to take extra care by following a few simple steps: