A 77-year-old woman has died after a crash between a pedestrian and a car in Lymington. 

Police were called at 1.54pm today to a report of a crash involving a blue Vauxhall Meriva and a pedestrian on Milford Road. 

Emergency services attended but despite their best efforts, a 77-year-old woman from Lymington was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Her family have been informed and will be supported by officers. 

A 60-year-old woman from Lymington has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

She remains in police custody at this time. 

Police remained at the site of the crash throughout the day and a section of Milford Road remains closed while enquiries are carried out. 

A spokesperson said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have been passing through the area around 1:50pm this afternoon and saw what happened or the moments leading up to it.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage which could help us with our investigation.

"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting the reference 44240367530. Alternatively, you can go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/"