Pedestrian taken to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by car in Waikato

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car this evening in the Waipa District, near Hamilton.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Koromatua Rd shortly before 9pm.

Koromatua Rd is closed between Collins Rd and Willis Rd and police urge motorists to avoid the area.

The serious crash unit is investigating the incident.