Shortly after 10am, emergency services were called to the northern carpark on Railway Street with reports a person had been hit by a delivery truck near the loading dock.

The victim, a man aged in his 70s, died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old man, was treated for shock and taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established, which has been examined by officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.

Inquiries are continuing and anyone who may have witnessed anything is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000