Teenage woman killed in collision with car
Emergency services were called to Groveway in Milton Keynes just after 05:30 BST after the female pedestrian was hit by a Volkswagen Passat, at the junction with Simpson Drive.
The woman was declared dead at the scene and her next-of-kin have been informed. The driver of the car was unhurt.
The road has been closed throughout Sunday between the Walton Drive roundabout and the junction for Newport Road. Police have appealed for dashcam footage and any witnesses to come forward.
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