A pedestrian has died after being hit by a rubbish truck in West Auckland.
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Emergency services are at the scene on Glenmall Place in Glen Eden.
The fatal crash involved a Waste Management collection truck.
WorkSafe has been notified.
Waste Management said the driver was cooperating with police and the company was conducting its own investigation.
"We understand that a person has been tragically killed. We are deeply saddened and are thinking of their friends, family and the community at this time," managing director Tom Nickels said in a statement.
Glendale Road has been closed between Oates Road and West Coast Road.