One person has died this evening after being struck by a car in Te Awamutu. Photo / File
One person has died following a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Te Awamutu, Waikato, on Friday night.
A police spokesperson confirmed emergency services were called to Sloane St about 9.15pm.
The person died at the scene.
The Herald understands the crash took place near Te Awamutu McDonald’s.
The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene, police said.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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