Fatal crash: SH1, Kaikōura

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Source: New Zealand Police

A person has died after being hit by a truck at Peketā this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash, between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, about 9.20am.

The person was a pedestrian and died at the scene.

Police are providing support to their next of kin.

The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination and State Highway 1 reopened about 2.40pm.

Police would like to thank the emergency response teams who assisted at the scene, and motorists for their understanding and patience.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre

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