A TEENAGER has died after being struck by a lorry as cops urge witnesses to come forward.

Lancashire Police confirmed the 18-year-old pedestrian from Morecambe tragically died at the scene.

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Reports were made to the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate, in Morecombe at 3am today.

Paramedics and police rushed to the scene after being informed the teenager had suffered "serious injuries".

Cops have since launched an appeal for anyone with information to get in touch.

They are particularly interested in CCTV or dash-cam footage.

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The road was closed for around nine hours whilst an investigation was underway.

Sgt Paul McCurrie, from the Road Policing Unit, said: "This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of a young man and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

"I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch."

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