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RNZ News
06-06-2025
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near Kaikōura
The road was expected to be closed for some time. Photo: siwakorn / 123RF 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. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
06-06-2025
- General
- RNZ News
SH1 reopens, hours after pedestrian hit by truck near Kaikōura
The road was expected to be closed for some time. Photo: siwakorn / 123RF State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura has reopened, five hours after it was closed due to a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the scene at Peketā, between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, shortly before 9.30am. The Serious Crash Unit was notified and the road was expected to be closed for some time in both directions. Police earlier said motorists should instead use the inland route, via Mt Lyford. SH1 was reopened on Friday afternoon. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
