A pensioner has died following a collision with a car in Dovercourt.

Pedestrian Ruby Spain, 77, of Fronks Avenue, Dovercourt, was in a collision with a white Rover car at 11am on Saturday in Main Road. She was taken to Colchester General Hospital, but later died.

The driver of the car, a 27-year-old woman from Ramsey, was not seriously hurt.

Witnesses should call Harwich police on 01255 241312 or Thorpe traffic police on 01255 861455.

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