Pedestrian hit by truck in Rotorua: Road reopens, serious injuries

A Rotorua road has reopened after a person was hit by a truck this morning.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Amohau St about 6am after a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian.

Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning. Photo / NZME

A Hato Hone St John spokeperson said the person was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a serious condition.

Amohau St between Ranolf and Eruera Sts has reopened after being closed for several hours.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit was advised.

A reporter at the scene earlier said police could be seen standing near a truck which was parked on the side of the road.

NZ Transport Agency earlier said a section of SH30A (Amohau St) was closed between Pukuatua St and Ranolf St due to a crash.

Traffic management had been in place at the Amohau/Ranolf St intersection.