Pedestrian hit by truck at Peketā, Kaikōura

Emergency services have responded after reports of a person being struck by a truck at Peketā near Kaikōura this morning. Image / Google Maps

A pedestrian has been struck by a truck in Peketā, Kaikōura this morning.

State Highway 1 is closed through Peketā following the crash.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the scene, between Inland Kaikōura Rd and Rakanui Rd, about 9.20am.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and the road is expected to be closed for some time.

The closure affects both north and south-bound traffic.

Traffic management is being arranged, though motorists are advised to use Inland Kaikōura Rd/Leader Rd East via Mt Lyford.

Both St John and Fire and Emergency NZ referred media inquiries to police.