Pedestrian in Carterton, Wairarapa taken to hospital after being hit by a car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after being hit by a car in Wairarapa.

It’s understood the pedestrian is a young person.

Police attended the scene on High St South in Carterton at 3.40pm after receiving reports of an incident involving a car and a pedestrian.

“The road was blocked while emergency services were at the scene,” police said in a statement.

“Police are making inquiries.”

Wellington Free Ambulance confirmed one person was taken to Wairarapa Hospital in a moderate condition.