A motorcyclist who died after colliding with a refuse lorry has been named.

An inquest opened this morning into the death of Stacey Ann Hemmings, 54, from Deal.

Ms Hemmings was riding her Kawasaki on the A258 from Deal to Dover on Wednesday, February 2, when she collided with the lorry at around 7.10am.

Ms Hemmings, of Thornbridge Road, Deal, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident happened near the junction with Pond Lane at St Margaret's at Cliffe and shut the road for nearly 12 hours, before it was reopened by 6pm.

An inquest opening at County Hall in Maidstone earlier today heard the pharmaceutical worker lost control, before being "thrown onto the opposite carriageway".

The court heard it is unknown how the motorcyclist lost control and that her cause of death was given as multiple fatal injuries.

The inquest was opened and adjourned to be heard in full on Monday, July 11.

Police are appealing to any witnesses who may have seen the crash to come forward, or anyone who has dashcam footage.

A spokesman said: "Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating and would like to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened, or has dashcam footage which may assist their enquiries."

Witnesses should call the SCIU appeal line on 01622 798538 or email investigators at sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference JW/DH/19/22.