Man dies after being hit by lorry in Upminster despite efforts of off-duty police officer

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry in Upminster, east London.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to the scene on the A127 at roughly 1.40pm on Friday.

Despite their efforts and those of the off-duty Met Police officer who also rushed to help the man, he died at the scene a short time later.

He is believed to be 48 years old.

Police were on Friday evening working to inform the man's next-of-kin, and advised drivers to avoid the scene.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "The lorry driver stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

"A scene has been put in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3633/20Oct.