AN 81-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in the car park of a Wirral supermarket yesterday afternoon

The accident happened just after 3pmat Aldi car park on Bridge Road in West Kirby and involved a grey Citroen Grand Picasso.

Patrons of a nearby pub attempted to help the victim before emergency services arrived.

The woman was taken to hospital but unfortunately died a short time later.

The driver of the vehicle and a passenger were taken to hospital suffering from shock.

An investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is underway.

Anyone who may have witnesed the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5444.