Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ
A child has died after being hit by a car in Springston in Canterbury.
The police say the child was walking when they were hit at about 3.30pm.
Emergency services responded but they died at the scene.
A large portion of the rural part of Leeston Road is closed while the Serious Crash Union investigates.
Leeston Road was closed and diversions were in place at the Goulds Road and Leeston Road intersection and at the Bethels Road and Leeston Road intersection.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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