Holloway Road: Woman struck down and killed in north London motorbike crash

A woman has died after being struck down by a motorbike in north London.

Police and paramedics were called to Holloway Road, near the junction of Tufnell Park Road, at about 4.50pm on Monday.

The victim, a pedestrian thought to be in her thirties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

In pictures posted on social media a blue forensic tent could be seen behind the police cordon.

Road closures are in place and police in Islington have urged members of the public to avoid the area.