Chorley woman killed and another seriously hurt by reversing car

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The crash happened on Keepers Wood Way in Chorley

A woman has died and another has been seriously injured after a vehicle hit two pedestrians in a car parking area.

The 61-year-old was killed when she was struck by a Nissan Micra reversing out of a parking space at about 12:45 BST on Tuesday on Keepers Wood Way, Chorley, Lancashire Police said.

She died at the scene while a second woman is being treated in hospital.

An investigation has been launched and police have appealed for information.

Sgt Rebecca Price said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who died, at what is a truly heartbreaking time for them.

"We are determined to get answers about what happened and are asking anybody with information, including dashcam, to get in touch."

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