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Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle on Southern Motorway

May 21, 2023
The collision occurred about 3.50am in the northbound lanes at Ōtara.

The collision occurred about 3.50am in the northbound lanes at Ōtara. (Source: istock.com)

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle overnight on the Southern Motorway at Auckland's Ōtara.

The collision occurred about 3.50am in the northbound lanes near the Te Irirangi Overbridge, police said in a statement this morning.

The person died at the scene.

"The Serious Crash Unit is investigating and the northbound lanes remain closed," police said.

Motorists were advised to check the Waka Kotahi journey planning tool for updates on the closure.

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