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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Taupo

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One person has died after a motor vehicle accident involving a car and pedestrian in Tauhara, on the outskirts of Taupo.

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The Fire Service was called to the scene just after 12am today.

A fire spokesperson said fire crews left the scene straight away after finding out a person had died during the accident and they were no longer needed.

The pedestrian was hit by a car in a driveway on Terence Street.

The Serious Crash Unit are investigating the death.

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