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.
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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.
A Met Police spokesperson 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 told the Metro: “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.”
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