A crash involving a car and a pedestrian on State Highway 2 at Katikati resulted in a person suffering serious injuries.
The crash happened near Beach Rd on the Western Bay of Plenty’s main street about 6.15pm on Friday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and a person was transported to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.
The highway was closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and motorists were asked to take alternate routes.