Elderly woman critical after being struck by car on Lincoln Rd in Henderson, West Auckland

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a car on a major West Auckland road. Photo / Alex Burton

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a car on a major West Auckland road.

A pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Universal Dr and Lincoln Rd in Henderson just before 11am, a spokesperson for police said.

Police cordoned the road off as the incident unfolded.

Police carrying out invesigations. Photo / Alex Burton

Traffic is being diverted at the intersection of Universal Dr and Lincoln Rd on to Pomaria and Rathgar Rds, including bus route 146.

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The 146 bus services will detour via Pomaria Rd & Rathgar Rd until further notice, due to an incident at the intersection of Universal Drive & Lincoln Rd.
Stop missed: 5967 - Pak'nSave Lincoln Road: Use Stop 1577 (Countdown Lincoln Rd) instead. pic.twitter.com/zbZ5aNXgRi

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