Police are appealing for information following a tragic collision in Buckhurst Hill this morning, Tuesday, 24 December 2024, which claimed the life of a woman in her 60s.
Emergency services were called to Palmerston Road shortly after 7:30am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was temporarily closed while emergency services worked to manage the incident, but it has since been reopened. Investigators are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.
How to Help
- Online Report: Submit a report on the Essex Police website.
- Live Chat: Access the 24/7 online Live Chat service at the bottom right of the Essex Police homepage at www.essex.police.uk.
- Call: Dial 101 and cite incident number 0171 of Tuesday, 24 December.
The police expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased and are continuing their enquiries into the incident.
This appeal comes during a busy festive period and serves as a reminder for vigilance and safety on the roads during the holiday season.
