Child dies after accident at Upper Hutt playground

A police cordon around the playground.
A police cordon around the playground. Photo credit: Newshub.

A child has died after being injured at an Upper Hutt playground.

Police confirmed to Newshub that the child was rushed to hospital with critical injuries at 11:40am on Thursday. They died a short time later.

Police say inquiries are ongoing but it appears the child was injured in a "tragic" accident while playing at Harcourt Park.

People can expect a heavy police presence as a scene examination is conducted.