One person has died after being hit by a train.
A police spokeswoman said the person died after being hit by a train along Ngatai Rd, Tauranga, about 5.30am today.
KiwiRail Group Chief Operating Officer Todd Moyle confirmed a freight train had hit a person in the rail corridor this morning.
"Unfortunately, police have confirmed there has been a fatality.
"Incidents like this are extremely upsetting for all those involved. In line with our standard practice our driver has been given leave, and is being offered support from KiwiRail, including counselling.