Emergency crews were called to the A2990 Old Thanet Way between the Chestfield and Greenhill (Picture: Google)
An elderly woman and her dog have been killed after they were hit by a taxi while out on a walk in Kent.
The fatal collision occurred in Herne Bay at around 8.30pm last night.
Emergency crews were called to the A2990 Old Thanet Way between the Chestfield and Greenhill.
Sadly the woman, aged in her 60s, and dog both died at the scene.
A black taxi was travelling towards Herne Bay when it collided with them, police said.
Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service.
The woman’s next of kin has been informed.
Serious collision investigators are looking into the circumstances of the incident.
Detectives have urged witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.
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