A woman in her early 20s has died after she was run over by a van near a Watford primary school this afternoon.

The victim, who has not been named yet, died after the collision in Vicarage Road, near Laurance Haines Primary School.

Hertfordshire police say the woman was a pedestrian and was hit by a silver Astra van.

The incident happened at 3.30pm today and the driver of the van has been arrested.

Police have advised motorists to avoid the area as road closures are in place at the Vicarage Road junctions with Scammell Way and Tolpits Lane.

Anyone who saw the incident can contact police on the non-emergency number, 0845 3300 222.