Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near Kaikōura
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A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck on State Highway 1, south of Kaikōura, this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Peketā, between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, shortly before 9.30am Friday.
Police said the person died at the scene and they are providing support to their family.
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura was closed, however, it reopened five hours later.
Police said the Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination.
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