A pedestrian has received "life threatening injuries" following a collision in Stevenage this morning (Wednesday, December 21).

The crash occurred in Fairlands Way at around 7.45am, near the junction with Bedwell Crescent, and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian - a woman in her 50s.

The woman received "serious injuries" and has been taken to hospital. Her next of kin have been informed.

Sergeant Timothy Davies from the Road Policing Unit, investigating, said: “Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her family at this time. Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances around what happened.

“As part of this, we are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist our enquiries.

“I’d be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage. If you were in the area, please review any footage and contact me if you have captured anything of note. Thank you.”

Anyone with information is asked to email timothy.davies@herts.police.uk.

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime ISR 83.