Woman dies after being hit by van in Bristol

A female pedestrian who was injured in a collision in Bristol has died in hospital.The incident happened on Chestnut Road at around 9.50am on Friday (January 28).

Avon and Somerset Police say the woman, who was on foot, was hit by a van as the driver pulled into an off-road parking area.

In a statement, the force said: "Our thoughts are with her relatives, who are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer."Officers want to hear from anyone who saw or have any dashcam footage of the collision, or of the van or the woman who was wearing a pink coat, in the moments beforehand.If you can help, police say you should call 101 and give the police reference 5222022479.