Teenage girl taken to hospital after Margate collision

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A teenage girl was taken to Ashford hospital this morning (June 23) after being hit by a car.

The youngster was crossing in St Peter’s Road on her bike when the collision took place.

Kent Police received a report of the collision at 8.11am.

Officers and the South East Coast Ambulance service attended the scene.

A police spokesperson said: “A teenage girl sustained injuries and was taken to hospital. The driver was reported on suspicion of driving without insurance and without due care and attention.”

A family member has appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch with police at Margate station.

Police can be contacted by calling 101.