Pedestrian in critical condition after Wellington CBD crash

Police say both sides of Courtenay Place are being closed to traffic, between Tory St and Cambridge Terrace. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A pedestrian is in a critical condition after a serious crash in Central Wellington.

Emergency services were notified of the collision involving a person and a vehicle about 8.25pm.

“The victim is being transported to hospital in a critical condition and the Serious Crash Unit is attending,” police said.

“Both sides of Courtenay Place are being closed to traffic, between Tory Street and Cambridge Terrace.”

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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