Driver hits kerb, kills pedestrian

Driver hits kerb, kills pedestrian

A crash in north Otago has left one dead.

The incident happened around 11.30am on the corner of Eden St and Thames St in Oamaru. A male driver mounted the kerb and hit two pedestrians, killing one of them.

Four patients were taken to Oamaru Hospital, one with serious injuries and three with moderate injuries, a spokesperson said.

State Highway 1 has been reduced to one lane for both north and south-bound traffic.

Emergency services are still at the scene.

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