A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck near Feilding.
Police said the man was on State Highway 3, between Sanson and Palmerston North, when he was struck by the truck.
Police Central Communications acting inspector Bruce Mackay said emergency services were called to the incident at about 2.15pm today.
The man died at the scene, he said.
Victim support services had been called for the truck driver.
