A WOMAN has been killed after reportedly being struck by a Tesco lorry in a horror crash on a busy high street.
The female pedestrian died at the scene following the crash in Hackney, east London, yesterday morning.
The scene yesterday morning[/caption]
Police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 11am – with firefighters also drafted in.
Nine London bus routes were reportedly diverted following the crash – for around nine hours.
Road closures were also put in place following the horror crash, according to the Met Police.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called at about 11:00hrs on Monday, 3 March to reports of a lorry in collision with a pedestrian on Mare Street in Hackney.
“Emergency services attended.
“Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, sadly the female pedestrian died at the scene. Road closures are in place and enquiries continue.”
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and our thoughts are with the friends and family of the deceased, and everyone affected.
“We are supporting the police with their investigation and would like to thank the emergency services for all their efforts.”
A Tesco lorry reportedly crashed into a female pedestrian[/caption]
