Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can confirm a pedestrian has died following the earlier crash in Ōtāne.
The 38-year-old woman was struck by a truck and trailer heading south on SH 2 at around 4.30pm.
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene.
The road remains closed, but is expected to reopen at around 9:30pm.
Police would be interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed the crash. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police on 105, quoting event number P048361676.
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