A child has died after being hit by a car while walking on a Canterbury road.
Police confirmed the child鈥檚 death following a serious crash on Leeston Rd, Springston.
Police said they were notified of the crash, which involved a car and a pedestrian, around 3.30pm.
Police confirmed that the pedestrian was a child, who, despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly died at the scene.
鈥淟eeston Rd remains closed between Goulds Rd and Bethels Rd, while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination,鈥 police said.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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