Watford High Street has been reopened after a woman was killed by a lorry earlier today.

The incident happened at around 1pm outside Moss Brothers and Nat West in High Street, Watford.

The woman, in her 50s, sadly died at the scene and her family have been informed.

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The road was shut for most of the afternoon while police carried out forensic work.

It was reopened at around 6pm.

However, people driving through the area are being warned that traffic is heavier than usual.