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Police have confirmed this evening one person has died following a serious crash that occurred this morning in Matamata.

The crash happened between a vehicle and pedestrian shortly after 10am on Firth Street at the intersection with Short Street (State Highway 27).

SH27 was closed for some time between Short Street and Elizabeth Street.

Further enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

No other details have been released at this time.

Image: SUPPLIED/CC- Sam Hudson 

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