A person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Woodend, north of Christchurch this afternoon.
Police say they were called to reports of a pedestrian being hit on State Highway 1 about 1.40pm.
In an update about 4.45pm they confirmed the person had died
Diversions were in place for a time and motorists were asked to avoid the area and expect delays.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they also responded.
