Pedestrian hit by car in serious crash at Waiouru

A chopper has been called in to the serious crash in Waiouru. Photo / File

A chopper is en-route to Waiouru after a person was stuck by a car.

Police received reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on SH1, Desert Rd at Waiouru this evening, a spokeswoman said.

"The pedestrian is injured and a helicopter is responding."

Police were notified of the accident just before 10pm on Wednesday night.

Desert Rd will be closed overnight, the spokeswoman said.