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Pedestrian dies following collision with a van in Forres

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A 58-year-old man has died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in Forres this morning.

The incident, involving a pedestrian and a white and green Iveco van, took place on the A96 Forres bypass near to Christies Elite Nursery and was reported to emergency services at around 7.20am.

Police said that the pedestrian was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin but was pronounced dead a short a time later.

The driver of the van was not injured.

The A96 remains closed at the junction of the A96 with Market Street (A940) along to the roundabout at the A96 junction with the B9011.

Road Policing Sergeant Rob Warnock said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this very sad time.

“We have already spoken to a number of people in relation to this tragic incident however I would still urge anyone who either saw the van or the pedestrian prior to the collision or saw what happened to get in touch by calling the police on 101.

“The road closure will remain in place until enquiries at the scene have been carried out – I would like to thank motorists for their patience while this is done.”


UPDATE: 12.50pm

The road at Forres has now reopen following the crash earlier in the day.

Traffic Scotland tweeted that the road was now clear at 12.50pm today.