A woman, airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision at Hacklinge, has since died.

The 53 year-old, who has not yet been named, was travelling in a green Renault Clio at the time of Tuesday's incident.

Kent Police have since renewed their appeal for witnesses of the serious incident to come forward.

It took place on the A258 Hacklinge Hill at 1.35pm on Tuesday 20 September.

Another car, a brown Peugeot 3008, was involved and the woman was one of a total six casualties - including three children.

Another woman and child who were also in the Clio were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A 31-year-old woman and two children travelling in the Peugeot sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital.

The road remained closed for seven hours while officers investigated.

Officers from the serious collision investigation unit would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to it.

Call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference 20-0677 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.