Two elderly pedestrians killed in road accident in Dorking, Surrey

Investigators are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision involving a silver-coloured van.

A25 in Dorking
Image: The accident happened on the A25 Reigate Road in Dorking
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Two elderly people have died after being struck by a van in Dorking in Surrey, police have said.

The pedestrians were hit by the silver-coloured vehicle at about 6:47pm on Friday evening.

Surrey police said it happened on the A25 Reigate Road near the junction of Pixham Lane.

The man died at the scene, while the woman was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, where she too was pronounced dead.

Officers are keen to talk to witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Surrey Police Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922.

Alternately, they can call 101, quoting reference P16240428.