Pedestrian dead after collision with truck in Whangaripo

Pedestrian dead after collision with truck in Whangaripo
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There has been a fatal collision between a truck and pedestrian in Whangaripo, Wellsford.

Police say the collision occurred at about 6:20am on Thursday morning on Whangaripo Valley Rd.

The pedestrian died at the scene while the truck driver was not injured in the collision.

Police are responding and the road is expected to be closed for some time. Diversions are being put into place.

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