Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on M621

A woman has died after being hit by a vehicle on the M621 in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police have said.

The 34-year-old was struck by a Volkswagen Polo at about 04:45 BST as she was "walking in the carriageway" the force said.

Despite receiving medical attention and first aid from the driver involved, the woman, from Morley, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions between junction one of the M621 and junction 27 of the M62 following the collision, before reopening around midday.

Det Insp Paul Burlace said: "Our investigation remains ongoing into this tragic collision on the M621 in which a woman has sadly lost her life.

"Specially trained officers are supporting her family and we are appealing for witnesses and footage, showing either the collision or parties involved just before it took place."

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