TWO women have died after being struck by a car.

       The victims, in their 70s and 80s, died after being hit by an Audi on a residential street in Southport, Merseyside.

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       The incident happened on Lulworth Road Credit: Google Maps

       The women died of their injuries in hospital following the crash on Lulworth Road yesterday afternoon, just after 4.35pm.

       Their next of kin have been informed.

       An ambulance and air ambulance were at the scene yesterday, with the road remaining closed.

       The driver of the white Audi A3 stopped at the scene and is assisting with enquiries, police said.

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       Officers have launched an investigation into the incident.

       Sergeant Mat Shaw, of Merseyside Police, said: “An investigation has been launched into this tragic incident and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision.

       "Similarly, if you were driving in the Lulworth Road area at the time and have any dashcam footage, please review it and get in touch if you see anything.

       Did you see what happened? Get in touch lottie.tiplady-bishop@thesun.co.uk or call 02077824104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250.

       "Information you hold could be vital our enquiries."

       Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call the Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 21000831536.

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