Police name woman who died after being hit by bin lorry

Police have named a woman who died after she was knocked down by a bin lorry in Clackmannanshire.

Margaret Johnstone from Alloa was hit by a bin lorry in the town’s High Street at around 3pm on Friday.

The 52-year-old died at the scene.

Sergeant Ruth Aitchison, of Forth Valley Road Policing, said: “We will continue to support Margaret’s family through this difficult time and they have asked if they can be left in peace to come to terms with what has happened.

“I would also like to thank the members of the public who assisted the emergency services at the scene.

“Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this incident continue and I would again appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward.

“If you were in the area at the time of the collision and could assist with our investigation, please speak to police.”