Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by truck, road closed southeast of Matamata
RNZ / REECE BAKER
A person has been seriously injured after crash between a truck and a pedestrian on Thursday.
The incident occurred just north of the intersection with State Highway 29, southeast of Matamata.
The Serious Crash Unit will be in attendance.
Te Poi Road is closed between the State Highway 24 and State Highway 29 intersections.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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