Pedestrian hit by car in North Canterbury
By Nathan MortonMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·
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Save Woodend is located smack in the middle of State Highway 1. Photo / Danny De Hek
State Highway 1 has been closed in North Canterbury following a collision between a pedestrian and a car.
Police confirmed they received a report of the incident at 1.40pm on Monday, the highway has been closed as a result.
“Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the
area and expect delays,” a police spokesperson said.
State Highway 1 passes through the heart of Woodend, a town consisting of little over 3,000 people.
