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Author: Gavin RutterPublished 25th Mar 2024
Last updated 25th Mar 2024

A woman has died after a serious collision in Nottingham.

Emergency services were called to Mansfield Road, shortly before 2pm today, following a collision involving a lorry and a female pedestrian.

A 74-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have closed the road in both directions and it is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes.

Sergeant Craig Luckett, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Serious Collision Unit, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with this woman’s family and loved ones.

“We are in the process of carrying out a thorough investigation. Road closures have been put in place while we continue to examine the scene and these are set to remain for some time yet.

“Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience while we conduct these important inquiries.

“This incident would have been traumatic for people to have witnessed so we’d urge them to please get in touch with the investigation team.”

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