Photo: ST JOHN NZ
A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Central Otago.
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.
"The pedestrian has been seriously injured," a police spokesperson said.
"The road is currently closed, there are diversions in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam."
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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