An elderly woman has died after being hit by a van while crossing a road.

The incident happened on Millarbank Street near its junction with Keppochill Road in Springburn, Glasgow.

The 76-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.50am on Thursday.

Officers have closed the road while investigations are carried out.

Constable Adnan Alam said: "We understand that the victim was walking north along Millarbank Street and thereafter began to cross the road from the west footpath to the east, at which time she was struck by a van."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.