Woman killed in Barton Market Place
The accident happened in the Market Place, Barton-Upon-Humber, at around 11.45am yesterday.The incident was first reported on www.thisisbarton.co.uk and www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk
Emergency services and VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) were all called to the scene, and the area around the Market Place was closed off to vehicles for several hours.
"The Market Place is very busy, there are a lot of lorries - this is why we wanted the by-pass.
"Like any busy road, crossing the Market Place can be dangerous, pedestrians have to be very careful."
One business owner, who did not want to be named, said the road was 'notorious' in the town.
"We're right near the accident site, and we see lorries, cars, motorbikes, go rushing past all day every day," he said.
"If you live in Barton, the Market Place is a notorious place, you do take your life in your hands sometimes getting across.
"I think this death is very sad, but I hope it leads to measures being introduced to slow people down."
Butts Road resident Lisa Stephens (43) said: "Even though vehicles go burning through the town, it's still a real shock to hear someone has actually died.
"Word spreads quickly in a place like Barton, and I think everyone who lives here will be very sad. This lady was probably an important part of the community."
The entire Market Place was cordoned off, and a tarpaulin was put over the scene of the collision while emergency services worked.
Insp Brian Burns of Humberside Police's road policing team attended the accident.
"We can confirm an unidentified female appears to have been struck by a large goods vehicle on a crossing," he said.
"An investigation is now under way to determine the circumstances of the accident.
"We are anxious for any witnesses to make contact. There were quite a few people around at the time, so we would ask them to come forward."
He added: "By 4.30pm the road was beginning to return to normality, with traffic flowing freely - we would like to thank businesses and residents for their patience and cooperation."
At the time of going to press, the 74-year-old woman had not been named.
The lorry involved in the fatal crash belonged to packaging company Mondi, which has a Scunthorpe base.
Steve Moss, managing director of Mondi, said the truck involved was being operated by Mondi's logistics partner Rocma.
He said the driver, who suffered shock, was from East Anglia and the firm would speak to him when he returned to the base.
"This is a dreadful situation, our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the person fatally injured," he said.
The family of the woman have been informed an police liaison officers are with them.
North Lincolnshire Council was unavailable to comment.
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