Person dead after being hit by vehicle in carpark in Taupō

  • Updated
  • 17/04/2024
Police at the scene.
Police at the scene. Photo credit: Newshub.

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle at a Pak'nSave carpark in Taupō .

Police were called to a "serious" vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō at 2:45pm. 

In an update on Wednesday evening, police confirmed a pedestrian had died after being struck by a vehicle.

"One person died at the scene. The driver of a vehicle and two other pedestrians were transported to Taupō Hospital with minor to moderate injuries," a police spokesperson said.

Officers were called to a "serious" vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō.
Officers were called to a "serious" vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō. Photo credit: Newshub.

Police are making enquires to notify next of kin.

The area was cordoned off while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene and has since re-opened.

Newshub.