One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on a driveway in Matamata this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Street at around 1.50pm.

The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area if possible.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Please attribute to Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham

Police are now in a position to officially release the names of those who died in Sanson on Saturday 15 November.

They were Goldie May Iris Field, 1, Hugo John Field, 5, August James Field, 7, and Dean Michael Field, 36.

Our deepest condolences are with their family and friends during this difficult time. They are being provided with wrap around support.

The scene examination at the property has been completed, and this was handed back to family on Thursday morning.