Teen hit by vehicle, seriously injured

A teenager is in a serious condition after being hit by a vehicle in the Athenree Gorge this morning.

The accident happened shortly after 8am on State Highway Two in the Athenree Gorge in the Western Bay of Plenty.

The boy is reported by St John Ambulance to be in a serious condition and is being transported to Tauranga Hospital.

Police have closed the section of road while they investigate the cause of the accident.

- NZHERALD ONLINE