Christchurch child hit by car, taken to hospital in serious condition

A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch this morning. Photo / Jazlyn Whales

A child has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Christchurch this morning.

Emergency services were notified of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Ferry Rd about 8.40am.

Police confirmed to NZME that the pedestrian was a child.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

A nearby neighbour said she heard yelling earlier this morning and was shocked by the incident.

A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch this morning. Photo / Jazlyn Whales

She said children frequently walk to school along the busy road and that, in the three years she has lived in the area, accidents have become more common.

She added that, as a parent herself, it worried her.

More to come.