A woman in her 80s is in serious condition at a London hospital following a collision involving a bus on Prospect Road in Hythe this afternoon.
Kent Police were called to the scene, between Sun Lane and Douglas Avenue, shortly before 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Early reports indicate an eastbound bus struck a pedestrian. Emergency services, including the South East Coast Ambulance Service, attended the incident. The pedestrian was airlifted to a specialist London hospital. Her next of kin have been notified.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit of Kent Police has launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Detectives are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who may possess CCTV or dashcam footage of the area or the moments leading up to the collision. Authorities have also made a specific appeal to any passengers on the bus who may have left the scene before police arrived to contact the investigation team.
Anyone who saw the incident, or the vehicle prior to it, should call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference EW/DH/067/25. Footage can be uploaded here.