An 88-year-old woman has died after being hit by a lorry while crossing a road in Ayrshire.

The pensioner was hit by the HGV being driven by a 51-year-old man on Main Street, Largs, at about 10:05 on Wednesday.

Police Scotland said she was pronounced dead at the scene and inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Sgt Gordon Stewart added: “We ask any drivers in Main Street around the time of the crash to check their dashcam footage and please get in touch.”

BBC / Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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