Serious injuries after cyclist and car collide in Napier

The crash scene on Napier's Marine Parade. Photo / James Pocock

A male cyclist has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after being hit by a car on Napier’s Marine Parade.

The accident was near Pacifica restaurant along the main street’s southbound lane, close to Napier CBD, just before 12pm today.

Emergency services were quickly on the scene, including St John ambulance, Fire and Emergency NZ and police.

A police spokeswoman said the crash reportedly involved a car and a cyclist, and the patient was conscious and breathing when police arrived.

The Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter landed next to the National Aquarium at 12.50pm.

The Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter landed next to the National Aquarium at 12.50pm to take the patient to hospital. Photo / Paul Taylor

A St John ambulance spokeswoman said the patient was flown to a hospital outside the region in a critical condition. .

The crash scene was taped off after the crash and Marine Parade was blocked off to traffic, although a slip road remained open.

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