POLICE have appealed for witnesseses after a 32-year-old woman died in Beechcroft Road yesterday.

A blue road maintenance vehicle was in collision with the woman pedestrian just before 4.30pm near the Arkell's Brewery at the Hyde Road crossroads.

Police have disputed reports that weather conditions were a factor in the woman’s death; it is believed she was attempting to cross the road.

Police believe she may have been on her way to collect her child.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "A 32-year-old lady from Swindon sadly died at the scene.

"Next of kin have been informed and formal identification will take place in due course.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or was in the area at the time, is asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."