Woman, 75, dies in Northampton after being struck by bus

The victim died at the scene on St James Road in Northampton

An elderly woman has died after being struck by a bus near a town centre.

Northamptonshire Police said it was called to St James Road, Northampton, at about 08:40 GMT following reports a bus collided with a pedestrian.

The woman, 75, died at the scene, and the force urged any bus passengers yet to speak to officers to come forward.

A spokesperson for Stagecoach Midlands confirmed one of its vehicles was involved and said it was helping with the police investigation.

It said: "Our immediate thoughts and sympathies with the pedestrian's loved ones and those involved in the incident."

"Safety is our number one priority and we will do all we can to assist the police with their investigation."