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A man was killed when he wandered into the path of a truck in Northland early today.
The incident happened about 3.50am on State Highway 1 in Hikurangi, 15km north of Whangarei.
The man appeared to have been killed instantly, Inspector Gary Hill, of police northern communications, said. The truck driver was unhurt, but badly shaken.
The serious crash unit is investigating the fatality.
- NZPA
