Schoolboy killed in Napier crash

The scene of today's fatal crash. Photo / Hawke's Bay Today

A 12-year-old schoolboy died in a road accident in the Napier suburb of Taradale this morning.

Taradale Intermediate Principal Dennis Coxon said the boy was "new to the school and was fitting in well, making new friends and had just had a great time at camp. It's just so sad."

The crash took place at 8.10am on Guppy Road and is believed to have involved a bicycle and a van.

Sergeant Eion Evans of Napier police said emergency services were still at the scene of the crash.

One person was dead and police were speaking with witnesses, he said.

Road closures were in place on Guppy Road between Osier Road and Elbourne Street, with traffic being diverted. The area has a 50km/h speed limit. The accident happened on the corner of Moeller Street outside Reignier School.

The serious crash unit is investigating.

- With NZHERALD STAFF