A DRIVER has been released on police bail after a woman was hit by a refuse lorry and killed her in The Shambles has been released on police bail.
The man, who is employed by Smith's Waste Management of Gloucestershire, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of death by dangerous driving which West Mercia Police explained was often the procedure following fatal road traffic collisions.
He has been released on police bail and specialist officers are investigating the exact circumstances prior to the collision and continue to appeal for witnesses.
The 69-year-old woman, who has not yet been named, was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday morning and several witnesses were treated for shock.
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference number 133 of 29th September.
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