Child dies in Epsom, Auckland driveway incident

  • 17/10/2023
Child dies in Epsom, Auckland driveway incident
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A child has died after what police are describing as a "serious crash" in an Auckland driveway on Tuesday morning.

A police spokesperson said the crash involves a vehicle and a child and occurred at 8:46am on Watling Street in Epsom.  

"Sadly we can advise the child has died at the scene," the spokesperson said.

Police said Watling St has been closed between St Andrews Rd and Morvern Rd while emergency services are at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit is at the scene and an investigation has been launched to determine what has occurred.  

"Our thoughts are with the family involved, and we are ensuring there is support available for them at this difficult time," the spokesperson said.  

Hato Hone St John told Newshub it responded to the crash with an ambulance, rapid response unit and two operations managers.