A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a car near Hikuai.
A police statement said State Highway 25 was closed at Hikuai after a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian about 6.50am just south of the Tairua River.
The male pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
Diversions are being set up at State Highway 25A south of the scene.
![The man was transported by helicopter. Photo / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DN7X5MDXGAHMRVMJWIPBV3KEQ4.jpg?auth=51b665d1e3794aadfbf356c337a03ecaf8c0ffcc376517288a4a2672910c3156&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)