(Brixham, Devon, January 22, 2026) – A woman died Sunday after being struck by a lorry in Brixham, Devon, prompting a road closure, according to reports from Devon Live and the BBC.
A woman was fatally injured in a collision with a lorry in Brixham, leading to the closure of a local road.
in the UK, collisions involving large goods vehicles (lorries) are disproportionately likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities compared to collisions involving other vehicle types.
Police closed a road in Brixham after a woman died in a crash involving a lorry, Devon Live reported.Emergency services were called to the scene Sunday morning.
The BBC reported that the collision occurred in Brixham, and a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not been released. Police are investigating the cause of the incident, but have not yet provided further data regarding the events leading up to the collision or the condition of the lorry driver.
If you witness a road traffic collision, ensure your own safety first. Then, call 999 to report the incident and provide as much detail as possible to emergency services.
Devon Live reported that the road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene. The extent of the road closure and expected duration were not immediately available. Authorities have not specified which road was affected, or when it is indeed expected to reopen to traffic. AOL.com also reported on the incident, confirming a woman died after being hit by a lorry.
time.news based this report in part on reporting by BBC, Devon Live, and AOL.com and added self-reliant analysis and context.
