The road was closed as officers investigated the scene of the crash
A busy Nottinghamshire road was closed for several hours as police investigated the death of an elderly man who was hit by a lorry. The 81-year-old pedestrian died from his injuries after a crash on North Road inwas closed in both directions until around 4pm, as officers examined the crash scene between Leafield and Fulford Avenue to determine what happened.
Sergeant Mark Baker, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic and upsetting incident for everyone involved and we are currently working to understand what happened. Our thoughts today are with the victim’s family who will be supported in the days ahead by specially trained officers.”
Any additional witnesses who have yet to come forward are asked to do so by calling 101 and quoting incident 140 of December 4.” The A638 is the main road out of Retford towards the A1 leading north.North Road in Retford, which had been closed since a fatal lorry crash this morning, has now reopened. Traffic monitoring service Inrix said at 4.42pm that the road had been opened in both directions, after being closed since 9.30am this morning.
The site added traffic had largely returned to normal. Police officers had been investigating a crash scene between Leafield and Fulford Avenue, where a 81-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a HGV.An update from traffic monitoring site Inrix, posted at 3.36pm, said: "A638 North Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident investigation work from Silverdale Close to Leafield. The road remains closed near the Co-op petrol station.
Local reports have said there are around 25 police cars in attendance. Traffic coming from the north into Retford is being diverted down Randall Way through the Hallcroft part of the town.
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