A woman has died after being struck by an ambulance on its way to hospital in Surrey today.
The pedestrian, aged 40, was pronounced dead at the scene in Brighton Road, Salfords, following the collision which happened at around 9.20am.
The road was initially blocked in both directions, but as of 12.15pm only the northbound route is shut, reports SurreyLive.
Photos show a South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) ambulance on the main road which appears to have collided with a bus stop near Brush with Elegance beauty salon.
A local reporter at the scene this afternoon said: "The ambulance looks like it swerved left onto the pavement where it smashed into the bus stop and missed a telephone line by an inch.
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"Part of the bus stop is hanging off the side of the ambulance where it came to rest.
"Glass covers the road in a wide radius and bits of lights and the front bumper remain scattered around the scene.
"Accident investigators remain on scene as recovery drivers turn up assessing the ambulance."
A SECAmb spokesperson said: "Following a road traffic collision involving a trust ambulance and a pedestrian on Brighton Road, Salfords, at 9.20am today, we can confirm that sadly the pedestrian died at the scene.
"We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family involved at this difficult time.
"The circumstances of the collision are being investigated by Surrey Police and we are therefore unable to comment further."
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident.
In a statement, the force said: "We’re appealing for witnesses after a single vehicle collision involving a South East Coast Ambulance vehicle and pedestrian on Brighton Road in Redhill this morning (August 5).
"Officers attended alongside paramedics and the fire service at around 9.20am.
"Sadly, despite best efforts of paramedics, a 40-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from officers.
"Brighton Road is currently closed northbound and officers remain at the scene."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police using reference number P21168441 via their website or by calling 101.
Those who do not wish to leave their name can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
