Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle at Matamau, north of Dannevirke

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle at Matamau, north of Dannevirke.

The incident happened between Okane Rd and Tataramoa Rd around 3.20am on Monday.

The man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 3.23am and responded with one ambulance.

Diversions were in place at Tataramoa Rd and Pirimau Rd and the road was expected to open under stop-go management.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigated and it reopened at 8.30am.

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