An investigation has begun into the death of a female member of staff at a Center Parcs resort.

The woman, in her 60s, was injured after being hit by a car at the Woburn Forest site in Bedfordshire on Friday.

The incident is believed to have happened in the parking area of the park.

Det Sgt Craig Wheeler, from the Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire serious collision investigation unit, said: “We are investigating a reported collision between a vehicle and a member of staff at Center Parcs Woburn Forest on Friday.

“The member of staff was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died later that day. Our thoughts remain with her family.”

A Center Parcs spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our team at Woburn Forest. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and her colleagues at this time.

“We are in contact with her family, and we are offering support to them and any of our colleagues at Woburn Forest who have been affected. Center Parcs is working closely with all the relevant authorities following this incident.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bedfordshire Police website or call 101, quoting Operation Latymer.