Pedestrian dies after collision with a car

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car, police said.

Essex Police shut Powers Hall End, Witham, for five hours after the collision at 10:00 GMT on Sunday.

Detectives appealed for witnesses after a woman in her 40s died at the scene.

A man, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, was released under investigation.

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