Pedestrian dies after accident with truck in Parnell, Auckland

A pedestrian has died after a truck accident on The Strand, Parnell. Photo / Alex Burton

A pedestrian has died in hospital after an accident with a truck in Parnell, Auckland.

The incident occurred on The Strand and a section of the road was closed this afternoon.

Hato Hone St John was notified at 2.05pm and transported one person to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

In an update, police said the person had died in hospital.

A section of The Strand was closed earlier between the intersections with St Georges Bay Rd and Tamaki Drive.

The truck at the scene had come to a stop about 50m from where police were laying evidence markers.

About five police cars were in attendance, directing traffic and talking with a person understood to be the driver of the truck.

Police inquiries into Wednesday's crash on The Strand, Parnell, are ongoing. Photo / Alex Burton

A section of The Strand was closed after the fatal accident this afternoon. Photo / Alex Burton

Police earlier said the Serious Crash Unit had been notified and would be attending the scene.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the crash,” a spokesperson said.

“The Strand has since reopened to traffic following a scene examination.”