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12 Year old girl hit by car - Auckland City

Thursday, 15 October 2015, 9:36 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

October 15 2015

Police and other emergency services are on the scene of a car v pedestrian collision.

A 12 year old girl was hit by a car when she walked onto St Lukes Rd from Taylors Rd.

She is seriously injured and has been taken to Auckland Hospital.

The incident happened about 0805 am.The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene. St Lukes Rd is closed in the eastbound direction.There are diversion in place for the eastbound direction into Taylors Rd.

Only one lane is open in the westbound direction. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as there are delays.

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