A child has died following a serious crash on Leeston Road in Springston this afternoon.

Police said they were notified of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at about 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Police confirmed the pedestrian was a child, who died at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services.

They have not released to age of the child.

Leeston Road remained closed between Goulds Road and Bethels Road while the Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination.

Police said enquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.