Wairau Road off Tristram Avenue heading towards Wairau Valley is blocked following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The incident was reported to emergency services just after 6.30pm.
One person is seriously injured.
The Serious Crash Unit have been notified.
Motorists should be advised to avoid the area. There is heavy traffic which is backed up, so please take alternative routes.
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Issued by Police Media Centre