AN ELDERLY pedestrian has been killed after a truck struck her as she walked along a footpath in Melbourne’s north.

Police said it was believed the woman, aged in her 80s, was walking on the footpath beside Plenty Rd, Bundoora when a truck exiting a driveway hit her.

The accident occurred between Grimshaw Street and Settlement Rd about 11.10am.

The woman, from Bundoora, died at the scene.

The male truck driver is assisting police with their inquiries.

Police from Greensborough Highway Patrol are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.

The woman’s death takes Victoria’s road toll to 50, three more than at the same time last year.

The incident closed all northbound traffic on Plenty Rd near the accident for at least two hours.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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