Pedestrian in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in East Auckland

The crash took place on Aviemore Dr, in Highland Park, at 11.40am this morning. Photo / File

A pedestrian is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in East Auckland.

The crash took place on Aviemore Dr, in Highland Park, at 11.40am this morning.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

The Serious Crash Unit is currently examining the scene.

A section of Aviemore Dr is closed near the intersection with Highland Park Dr while the scene examination takes place.

Police are advising motorists to use an alternate route as the road is expected to be closed for the next few hours.