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Pedestrian killed following crash on A9 near roundabout

Police said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing
Police said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing

A 42-YEAR-OLD man has died after he was struck by a car in Perth.

The collision occurred around 1.30pm on Wednesday on the southbound carriageway of the A9 between the Inveralmond and Broxden roundabouts.

The pedestrian was struck by a Peugeot 2008 which was being driven by a 31-year-old woman.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was taken to Perth Royal Infirmary as a precaution.

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The road was closed to allow for an investigation at the scene and fully reopened at around 7pm.

Police Sergeant Kevin Wilkie said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and everyone affected by this crash.

“Our inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have information or dashcam footage from the road at the time to get in touch.”