Person dies after being run over by own vehicle in Blenheim

A person has died after getting run over by their own vehicle in Blenheim.

A police spokesperson said they were called to Lewis St at 10.45 this morning.

The spokesperson said police had shut down the street to conduct an investigation while the person was transported to Wairau Hospital.

“The Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Lewis Street will be closed while a scene examination is conducted.”

Police said the Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.