Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Pakuranga, Auckland

A child was taken to hospital in a serious condition after they were struck by a car. Photo / File

A child was been taken to hospital in a serious condition after they were struck by a car last night.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Bells Rd at 8pm last night, a spokesperson said.

The child was taken to Middlemore Kids Hospital in a serious condition, they said.

This morning, a Counties Manukau District Health Board spokeswoman said the child was stable but would not clarify the seriousness of the injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

21/11/19 2000: Traffic incident in Pakuranga. 1 patient treated, 1 patient transported to Middlemore Kids Hospital. https://t.co/UMumyFB5GW

— St John (@StJohnAlerts) November 21, 2019