A 28-year-old female pedestrian died in an accident involving a lorry early Thursday morning.

Police said they received a call at 7.05 am, and the victim, believed to be a Singaporean Chinese, was pronounced dead on scene by paramedics.

The accident happened along Buangkok Green towards Sengkang East Road. The victim suffered head injuries.

The 42-year-old lorry driver is assisting with investigations, said police.