Pedestrian dead after serious crash involving truck in Canterbury

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One person has been seriously injured after a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian in Canterbury.

Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 8 at the intersection with Cleland Rd near Cave in Timaru at about 9.30am on Thursday.

A police spokesperson said the pedestrian has died and the truck driver is uninjured.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.

SH8 was closed at the intersection of Cleland Rd until 2pm but is now re-open.

UPDATE: 10:10 AM ROAD CLOSED
Due to the earlier serious crash - the road is now CLOSED. Please delay your journey or use an alternative route. ^JPhttps://t.co/sN7JZa3lG5 pic.twitter.com/B7P8mhOPqE

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) January 20, 2021

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible.