Elderly pedestrian injured after accident in South Auckland

An elderly pedestrian has been seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle in South Auckland this morning. Photo / File

An elderly pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in South Auckland this morning.

The accident happened just before 10.30am on Alfriston Rd near the intersection of Magic Way in Manurewa.

A police spokeswoman confirmed a man in his 70s had been injured after he was hit crossing the road.

He had suffered serious injuries and was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.

Reports of a crash on Alfriston Rd near the intersection with Magic Way. Expect delays in the area and take extra care. ^LC

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) September 11, 2016

Police and the Serious Crash Unit remain at the scene.