A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a van at the bustling Westwood Cross shopping centre near Broadstairs.
Police swiftly responded to the incident, which occurred yesterday during lunchtime hours, and have since arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the collision.
The collision took place in a car park on Westwood Road, Broadstairs, prompting a rapid deployment of emergency services to the scene.

An air ambulance was dispatched to the location to transport the injured woman to a London hospital for urgent medical treatment.
A police spokesperson provided details of the incident, stating, “We were called to a report of a collision involving a van and a pedestrian at about midday yesterday. Officers attended the scene in a car park in Westwood Road, Broadstairs, along with paramedics.
The woman sustained serious injuries and was flown to a London hospital. A 38-year-old man from Aylesford was arrested in connection with the collision and has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause of the incident.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the incident is urged to come forward and assist with the ongoing inquiries.