Person seriously injured in car v cycle crash at Petone

The crash has closed both north-bound lanes of Hutt Rd. Image / Google

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in Petone.

The crash happened on Hutt Rd and was reported at 6.15pm.

One person is seriously injured.

Both northbound lanes are closed and diversions are in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible.