Child reportedly hit by truck in Northland

Pawarenga, Northland.
Pawarenga, Northland. Photo credit: Google Maps

There are reports a young child has been hit by a truck outside a marae in Northland.

Police have confirmed the accident to Newshub, but say the person appears to be "fine". Police have not confirmed the person's age or gender.

The reportedly one-year-old victim was struck on a road in the remote area of Pawarenga, roughly 60km south of Kaitaia. 

Police say the victim "suffered a bump to the head and is being taken to hospital for observation".

No further details have been given on how the accident happened.

Newshub.