Child dies after being hit by car north of Wellington

Emergency services were called to the scene late on Wednesday morning. Photo credit: File

A child has died after being hit by a vehicle at a home in Carterton, north of Wellington.

Emergency services were called to a driveway on Lincoln Rd shortly after 11am on Wednesday.

A police spokesperson told Newshub the toddler sadly died at the scene.

Officers are supporting the family as an investigation continues, police said.

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