Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle in Helensville, Auckland

A pedestrian died northwest of Auckland early this morning.

Emergency services are responding to the incident on Mill Rd in Helensville.

Police confirmed shortly after 8 a.m. that a pedestrian initially said to be in critical condition had died at the scene.

The Police Serious Accident Unit has been notified, a spokesman said.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed they were called to the scene at 5.32 am after a pedestrian was reported to have been hit by a car.

A person was said to have status one, in critical condition, he said.

A team of Helensville firefighters remains on site to help police control traffic, as part of the road is already closed.

The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued an alert via Twitter at 6 am

“Due to a serious incident, SH16 is now closed within Helensville (Mill Rd is closed between Parkhurst Rd and Kōwhai St).

“Delay your trip or allow extra time for a detour.”