A person was found dead at a petrol station in central Wellington this morning.
Police said they were called to the Z station on Vivian St at around 11.30.
"The person’s death is currently being treated as unexplained and the area has been cordoned off," a statement read.
"Further updates will be provided when available."
Z Energy's Kiri Shannon expressed grief in a statement to 1News, saying the person had collapsed prior to being found deceased.
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“Our thoughts are with the family of this person," she said.
"We are working to support the Z site staff who responded to this situation and the site remains closed at this time."
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