Teenager dies after being hit by lorry

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Police said the man, from Morecambe, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

An 18-year-old pedestrian has died after he was struck by a lorry, police have said.

Officers were called to the A623 Bay Gateway, between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate, in Morecambe at 03:00 BST on Sunday.

Lancashire Police said the man, who was from Morecambe, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The force has appealed for any witnesses to come forward and has asked for any CCTV or dashcam footage.

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