Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by Ford Transit van near Folkestone Harbour

A pedestrian in her 70s has died after being hit by a van near a harbour.

A white Ford Transit van was exiting Beach Street car park in Folkestone onto Harbour Street when the incident happened just after 12pm yesterday.

A woman in her 70s has died after being hit by a van near Folkestone Harbour. Picture: Clara Bella

The woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where she later died.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed it to come forward.

Witnesses can contact the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference XX/CF/075/24.

Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage taken in the area at the time of the incident can submit it here.