Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by an HGV on the A406.

The collision happened on the North Circular at the junction with Neasden Lane in the early hours of this morning (August 18) at 5.51am.

A 45 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being attended to by paramedics from the London ambulance service. Next of kin have been told.

The driver of the HGV did stop at the scene and has been assisting the police with their enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Alperton on 020 8991 9555 or via Twitter @MetCC

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111