Te Anau pedestrian hit by vehicle, rushed to hospital

A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Te Anau this morning. Image / Google Maps

A person has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in central Te Anau this morning.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

The road is closed near the town centre at Mokonui Rd after the incident outside a business at about 8.45am.

The pedestrian has been transported to hospital with serious injuries, police say.

“Diversions are in place and motorists will need to avoid the area and expect delays,” a police statement says.

The police serious crash unit has been notified.