Woman dies after being hit by bin lorry in Alloa

Emergency services were called to the scene on Alloa’s High Street just after 3pm this afternoon.

Police said the woman, who was a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene.

They confirmed that her family has been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The road remains closed whilst officers carry out an investigation.

“Local diversions are in place and we would ask people to avoid the area."

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