A pedestrian has died after a truck accident on The Strand, Parnell. Photo / Alex Burton
A pedestrian has died in hospital after an accident with a truck in Parnell, Auckland.
The incident occurred on The Strand and a section of the road was closed this afternoon.
Hato Hone St John was notified at 2.05pm and transported one person to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
In an update, police said the person had died in hospital.
A section of The Strand was closed earlier between the intersections with St Georges Bay Rd and Tamaki Drive.
The truck at the scene had come to a stop about 50m from where police were laying evidence markers.
About five police cars were in attendance, directing traffic and talking with a person understood to be the driver of the truck.
Police earlier said the Serious Crash Unit had been notified and would be attending the scene.
“Inquiries are ongoing into the crash,” a spokesperson said.
“The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination.”
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