Pedestrian hit by car in Tauranga, taken to hospital with injuries

Emergency services were called to the scene in Otūmoetai. Photo / SunLive

One person has been taken to Tauranga Hospital following a crash in Tauranga.

Emergency services were called to reports a collision between a pedestrian and car near the intersection of Ngatai and Bureta Rds, Otūmoetai.

“One person looks to have sustained moderate injuries,” said a police spokesperson.

“Police and ambulance staff are in attendance.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said the service was notified of a motor vehicle incident at 10.45am.

“We responded with one ambulance.

“One patient, in a moderate condition, was taken to Tauranga Hospital.”