Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Frankton, Hamilton, that has closed a section of State Highway 1C, Lincoln Street.
The crash was reported about 9.50am and involves a car and pedestrian, who suffered critical injuries.
Lincoln Street is shut between the Rifle Range Road/Norton Road roundabout and Edgar Street. Access to the refuse centre remains open.
The Serious Crash Unit will be carrying out a scene examination, and the section of road is expected to be shut for several hours.
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre