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Elderly pedestrian dies in crash with car

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The man was struck by a black Land Rover on Barrack Road near the Bailey Roundabout, police say

A man, in his 80s, died when he was hit by a Land Rover.

Dorset Police said the man was struck by the black 4x4 on the A35 Barrack Road, near the Bailey Roundabout in Christchurch, shortly before 17:40 GMT on Tuesday.

The man, who was from the town, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

The force has urged anyone with any information, including mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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