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Pedestrian dies after being hit by a bus in Wellington

April 4, 2021
Bus in Wellington (file picture).

Bus in Wellington (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a bus in Wellington CBD last night. 

Police were called to the incident on Taranaki St just before 10pm.

Cordons were temporarily put in place between Ghuzee St and Bidwell St as emergency services investigated the incident. 

This brings the Easter road toll to five. 

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