THERE has been an outpouring of grief for the woman who was killed after being hit by a refuse lorry in the city centre.

Bouquets of flowers were placed outside Argos in The Shambles close to where the 69-year-old died after being crushed by a Smith's Waste Management of Gloucester truck.

The driver has been released on bail after he was arrested at the scene on Monday morning on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A police spokeswoman said arrests were often the procedure following fatal road traffic collisions.

Officers are still trying to trace the woman's next of kin and said they would not be confirming her name until they have done so.

All the shops down The Shambles were open for business yesterday (Tuesday) after the northern section was cordoned off for most of the day on Monday while the crash investigation team worked in the area following the incident at just after 9.15am.

However, it was clear that the tragic death has had a profound effect on staff working in shops nearby many of whom had tried to save the woman.

Several witnesses were treated at the scene for shock and some were still to traumatised to return to work.

Jodie Irish, who works part time at The Flipper food van which is parked at the corner of The Shambles, said everyone was still in shock after the tragic death.

She said people had been arriving throughout the day to leave flowers against the window of Argos.

Miss Irish said: "A couple of people didn't realise what had happened yesterday [Monday] until they saw the flowers today.

"They have come over and asked what has happened but I don't want to pass on anything that is wrong so I have told them to look in the newspaper.

"Everyone is really upset about the whole situation.

"My boss saw what happened but he stayed open yesterday to give out free teas and coffees to everyone throughout the day like the police and ambulance staff and shop workers.

"It has just been such a big shock.

"I feel sorry for both the lady, the driver and their families.

"It's been traumatic for everyone."

Duncan Squires, of Angel Flowers based outside Nationwide, High Street, said he had sold a couple of bouquets to people planning to lay them as a mark of respect.

"I've had a couple of customers who said they were they were going to take flowers down today.

"I have a feeling they just wanted to leave them as a mark of respect after what has happened rather than that they knew her.

"I think what happened has affected a lot of people."

Specialist police officer are investigating the exact circumstances prior to the collision which saw Trinity Street to St Nicholas Street closed until just after 3.15pm on Monday.

Superintendent Mark Travis took to his Twitter account to thank people for their consideration on Monday.

He said: "Thanks for public patience and support as the investigation in Worcester has progressed at the Shambles today [Monday]."

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch by calling 101 quoting reference number 133 of 29th September.