Elderly woman critically injured after being hit by car in South Taranaki

An elderly male pedestrian has been critically injured after a crash on Broadway in Stratford, Taranaki. Image / Google Maps

An elderly woman is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car in Stratford this morning.

Police were called to the scene on Broadway at 7.10am.

The 81-year-old pedestrian has critical injuries.

The road was closed for a time with the Serious Crash Unit at the scene.

It has since reopened.

11:50AM FINAL UPDATE: This #crash in Stratford is now CLEAR and the road is fully OPEN. ^EL
https://t.co/DSMdc0vZms

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) May 9, 2018

Meanwhile, police are attending another crash in Taranaki, involving a fertiliser truck and a car transporter on Main North Rd in Waitara.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Team has been notified.

Motorists are being asked to please avoid the area if possible and be patient.

SH3 WAITARA, TARANAKI - CRASH - 7:50AM

Due to a #crash near the Waitara Bridge, the road is CLOSED. There is a detour in place. Please watch your speed through the area and take extra care. ^EL pic.twitter.com/JMpJLLeYJc

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) May 9, 2018