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Woman, 92, dies after being struck by lorry in Inverness city centre

News imageBBC A police car in Academy Street, Inverness. There are other police vehicles further down the street.BBC
Police and other emergency services were called to Academy Street in Inverness

A 92-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a lorry in Inverness.

Emergency services including fire engines and a critical care paramedic were sent to Academy Street in the city centre at about 09:50. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The street was closed for about seven hours while police investigations took place, and reopened at about 17:00.

Police Scotland said extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and has urged anyone with information to get in touch.