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 collision 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.
Road closures were also put in place, 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.”
London Ambulance Service added: “We were called on Monday 3 March at 10.58am to a road traffic collision on Mare Street, Hackney.
“An ambulance crew, a trauma team in a car, paramedics in a fast response car and an incident response officer all attended the scene.
“Sadly, despite our best efforts, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
A Tesco spokesperson said the supermarket chain would support an investigation into the incident.
They 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.”
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