A person has been hit and trapped under a car at a Christchurch shopping centre.

It is understood the person has died.

Emergency services were called to the Bush Inn Centre in Riccarton just before 3pm.

A witness said a person was trapped under a car, but wasfreed and then covered with a blanket.

Fire, police and ambulance are all at the scene.

The Herald is seeking comment from emergency services.

A St John spokesman referred all inquiries to police.

– More soon.

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