Elderly woman dies in Dunmow after being hit by an MG ZS

An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in a residential street, police said.

The pedestrian was struck by an MG ZS on Chelmer Drive in Dunmow, Essex, just before 16:00 BST.

Essex Police said the woman died at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency services.

The force said officers were investigating the circumstances behind the collision and a 77-year-old man was helping them with their inquiries.

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