Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with car in Nelson

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition in Nelson.

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Nelson this evening.

At 5.45pm today, police and ambulance were notified of a crash between a car and motorcycle on St Vincent St.

The motorcyclist was critically injured and has been taken to hospital.

Police remain in the area and are diverting traffic around the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.