Person critical after being hit by car on Redoubt Rd, South Auckland

Police were notified of the crash at 8.10pm on Saturday night. Photo / File

A person is critically injured after being hit by a car on Redoubt Rd in South Auckland.

Police were notified around 8.10pm this evening.

"Initial reports were that the pedestrian had critical injuries. They've been transported to Middlemore Hospital," a police spokeswoman said.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

There are a number of diversions in place, and police are advising motorists to follow directions of emergency personnel in the area.