An 11-year-old girl is in hospital with serious inuries after she was hit by a ute on a pedestrian crossing in Hamilton.
Police said she was struck just after 8am on the crossing on Morrinsville Road, Hillcrest, near Berkley Normal Middle School.
Officers are speaking to a man about the crash, but still want to hear from any witnesses.
The girl was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
An eastbound section of Morrinsville Road was closed between the SH1 roundabout and Silverdale Road.