One person has sadly died following a serious crash on Leeston Road, Springston, this afternoon.
Police were notified of the crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3.30pm today [Wednesday 4 February].
Police can confirm that the pedestrian was a child, who, despite best efforts of emergency services, sadly died at the scene.
Leeston Road remains closed between Goulds Road and Bethels Road, while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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