Woman, 32, killed after being hit by bin lorry with emergency services rushing to quiet street

A 32-YEAR-OLD woman has been killed after being hit by a bin lorry on a quiet street as emergency services rushed to help.

She was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on Queen’s Road, Halifax, early this morning.

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West Yorkshire Police confirmed they had been called to Hanson Lane in Halifax just before 8.30am on Tuesday.

They said: "The pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquiries are continuing into how the collision occurred and investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened immediately prior to the incident, or anyone with dash cam footage or footage that will assist the investigation."

Two police vehicles and two fire engines were seen at the scene - while cordons are still in place around the crash site.

And Calderdale Council and its safety wardens - who are helping the emergency services - say the road could be closed for some time.

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