Woman killed after being hit by Tesco lorry in Hackney

A woman has died after she was hit by a Tesco lorry in London on Monday morning, it has been reported.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Mare Street in Hackney at around 11am after a lorry collided with a pedestrian.

The female pedestrian died at the scene.

Homerton and Bethnal Green firefighters were called to help police make the scene safe.

The crash caused huge congestion on the roads in the surrounding area, as drivers were advised to find alternative routes.

Three roads, including Mare Street, were closed throughout the day following the crash.

Hackney Police were seen investigating the scene of the crash in the afternoon. 

The incident happened on Mare Street in Hackney yesterday morning(Picture: Ozgur Akyuz/LNP)

Nine London bus routes were also diverted for around nine hours. 

Metropolitan Police said: ‘Police were called at about 11:00hrs on Monday, 3 March to reports of a lorry in collision with a pedestrian on Mare Street in Hackney.

‘Emergency services attended.

‘Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, sadly the female pedestrian died at the scene. Road closures are in place and enquiries continue.’

London Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called on Monday 3 March at 10.58am to a road traffic collision on Mare Street, Hackney.

‘An ambulance crew, a trauma team in a car, paramedics in a fast response car and an incident response officer all attended the scene.

‘Sadly, despite our best efforts, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.’

A Tesco spokesperson said: ‘We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and our thoughts are with the friends and family of the deceased, and everyone affected.

‘We are supporting the police with their investigation and would like to thank the emergency services for all their efforts.’ 

Sophia Martinez