POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal accident on the slip road at Hillingdon Circus at 11.24 yesterday morning (Friday).

A man in his late 70s was struck by a white van while attempting to cross the slip road on foot from the A40 towards Hillingdon Circus.

Officers were on the scene within minutes and attempted to administer first aid. London's Air Ambulance also attended and provided medical assistance to the man, but he died at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed. Formal identification is yet to take place.

Anyone who witnessed this incident should call 020 8991 9555 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Inquiries are still underway and no arrests have been made.