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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property

Written by RNZ | May 10, 2026 8:07:44 AM

A toddler has died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.

Emergency services were called to a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora about 8.30am Saturday.

Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison earlier said one person had died following an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the private property.

RNZ understands a child aged under two years old died.

Ellison said residents could expect to see police presence in the area as staff work at the scene.

-RNZ