Woman dies after being hit by van on industrial estate
The collision happened in Christchurch
A woman in her 70s has died after being hit by a van in Christchurch.
Police said they received a report at 11.38am on Thursday of a collision involving a Mercedes Sprinter van and a pedestrian in Airfield Way, Somerford.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her family has been told.
The van driver, a man in his 50s, was not physically injured.
The road was closed at the junction with Airfield Road to allow police to examine the scene.
Police sergeant Sarah Jones said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who very sadly died in this collision.
"We are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and would urge any witnesses to please come forward.
"I would also ask motorists or businesses in the vicinity to please check their dashcams or CCTV systems for any footage that may be relevant to my enquiries.
"I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while the road closure was in place.
"This is absolutely necessary to allow emergency services to deal with the incident."