Critical injuries after crash involving pedestrian near Paeroa

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One person is critically injured and the road is closed after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian near Paeroa.

Police were called to the scene on State Highway 26 between Paeroa and Te Aroha about 10.45am.

A St John spokeswoman said one ambulance and a rescue helicopter were sent to the scene and one person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with critical injuries.

SH26 TE AROHA TO PAEROA - ROAD CLOSED - 11:55AM
Due to a serious crash, just south of Tirohia, #SH26 is now CLOSED between Paeroa and Te Aroha. Delay your journey or allow extra time for a detour via Waihou: https://t.co/06bggS1JDN ^TP pic.twitter.com/FJLEBiyJVj

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 11, 2020

Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.