Photo: ODT filesA child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury's Selwyn District. In a statement, police said they were called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Leeston Rd, Springston, about 3.30pm today. "Police can confirm that the pedestrian was a child, who, despite best efforts of emergency services, sadly died at the scene." Leeston Rd remains closed between Goulds Rd and Bethels Rd while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were continuing.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 04, 2026 06:31 UTC