People say the area where a grandmother was killed by a skip lorry is “dangerous” and needs better road safety measures.

Gail Miller, 59, died in the horrific accident in Watford Town Centre just after 1pm on Monday, a stone’s throw from where building work is taking place at the intu shopping centre.

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Although it is not clear what caused the accident, it has prompted calls for safety barriers, and questions have now been raised.

Owner of PC Mobile Solutions, Javid Kadri, 49, who saw the incident, said: “The council should make it all pedestrianised so people can walk without any stress.

"There are signs but it’s still dangerous and people don’t follow the rules.

"And when the new shopping centre is finished there will be more pedestrians.”

Mick Flynn, 54, who owns Happy Snaps, said traffic had been “chaotic” since building work started.

The tragedy which occurred outside Moss Brothers on the high street was witnessed by some of the company’s employees.

Some have suggested putting lights or cameras in the area.

Muhammad Khan, 39, who works in sales at Phone Fixed ltd said: “I don’t know what the council can do.

"They should put cameras here. It was an accident nothing wrong with the council or the lady.

"They should put a mirror in the corner if there is a blind spot there.”

Jo Schuneman, from Rickmansworth, said: “I am really sorry for the lady. It’s an accident waiting to happen. They need lights there.”

Store manager of Moss Brothers, Vishal Gadher said: “I think they should have a barrier on both sides instead of letting people walk in the road. People are looking at their phones and not paying attention.

“Something was bound to happen because this has become a temporary bus route. There should be more barriers, even just temporarily.”

The Watford High Street improvement scheme began in January this and will run until September.

The intu redevelopment happening concurrently is expected to conclude in early 2019.

Hertfordshire County Council, which is in charge of highways, said: “The council would like to extend its sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this tragic incident.

"We will await the outcome of the police investigation.”

Vicki Costello, general manager at intu Watford, said: “We are all shocked and saddened by this tragic accident and send our heartfelt condolences to Gail’s friends and family.

"Given the ongoing police investigation, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage.”

Bunches of flowers with notes of condolence have been left at the scene by members of the public.

Her husband, Guy, is the pastor at Elim Pentecostal Church and she had six children and ten grandchildren.

She ran a foodbank drive, was part of the Sunday school, worked on homeless projects and helped out with a number of clubs.

“She always gave people the benefit of the doubt,” daughter, Rachel, 24, told the Watford Observer.

“She was funny but didn’t mean to be. She was consistent. She would talk to everyone.

"And she had the softest hands."

Guy said: “She had a loving, trusting nature. She made a positive impact on so many people."

Gail is also survived by her children, Warren, Guy, Darren, Gemma and Rachel.