Source: Radio New Zealand
Springston School. Anna Sargent
A child who died after being hit by a car in a rural Canterbury town has been identified as a 10-year-old boy from Springston.
Police said Alexander Bennett was walking on Leeston Road near Springston when he was hit about 3.30pm on Wednesday.
He died at the scene.
Bennett was a pupil at Springston School.
In a statement, the Springston School Te Kura o Makonui board said its thoughts were with the child’s family, and staff and students were being supported.
“We have had a tragic passing of a student of our school. We are unable to provide any further details at this point as the police investigation is continuing,” they said.
Police said enquires into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.
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