Person seriously injured after collision with car north of Temuka

One person has been seriously injured after being hit by a car north of Temuka.

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One person has been seriously injured after being hit by a car north of Temuka.

A person has been taken to hospital in serious condition after being hit by a car on State Highway 1 north of Temuka.

A police spokesman said they were called to the incident on SH1 between Te Awa Rd and Oxford Crossing Rd just after 5pm.

They said a person was taken to Timaru Hospital in serious condition after a vehicle collided with a person on the road.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has advised motorists to be aware of delays in the area.