AN American woman on holiday in the UK has died after being hit by a car crossing the road near Stonehenge.

The woman, who has not been named, was crossing the A344 at Stonehenge at 7.12pm yesterday when she was hit by a green Toyota RAV4, which was travelling from Amesbury towards Shrewton.

She sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at Salisbury District Hospital.

The road was closed for several hours while police carried out their investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision who has not yet contacted the police is asked to call the central roads policing unit in Chippenham on 0845 4087000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.