A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury. 

Emergency services were called to a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora about 8.30am yesterday. 

Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison earlier said one person had died following an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the private property.

RNZ understands a child aged under two years old died.

Ellison said residents could expect to see police presence in the area as staff work at the scene.