Child dies after being hit by car north of Wellington

Emergency services were called to the scene late on Wednesday morning.
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.