A WOMAN has died after she was hit by a car in Tranmere.

Emergency services were called at around 6.40am today (Thursday, March 15) to Church Road after reports of a collision involving a female pedestrian.

The woman suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Enquiries are underway to inform her next of kin.

The driver, a woman in her 50's, stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their investigation.

Detectives are now asking any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact the social media desk @MerPolCC, call 101 or 0151 777 4757 quoting reference 133 of March 15

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.