The expressway is closed from Taupiri southbound. Photo / File
A pedestrian has died after being struck tonight on the Waikato Expressway.
Police closed the expressway southbound from Taupiri after the incident before the Horotiu turnoff.
The crash occurred about 7.30pm and police are advising motorists to take an alternative route and to follow the diversions put in place.
Police said the pedestrian who died was hit by "vehicles on the Waikato Expressway".
St John spokeswoman Chrissy Hamilton told the Herald ambulance officers were called to the incident at 7.30pm.
She said three ambulances attended and one person was taken to Waikato Hospital with minor injuries. Hamilton also said all other matters had to be referred to police.
A worker at a nearby BP petrol station said he saw emergency services drive past with their lights flashing about 9.40pm but hadn't seen or heard anything since.
Police said the expressway was still closed three hours later while officers investigate the incident.
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.