A pedestrian has been taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition following a crash in the Kapiti Coast District this afternoon.
Police said State Highway 1 at Otaki is closed due to the crash which occurred just before 4pm near the main roundabout.
"Initial reports indicate it involved at least one vehicle and a pedestrian," police said in a statement this evening.
"Diversions in place for the serious crash at Otaki this afternoon have been extended.
"Traffic is being diverted off State Highway 1 at Mill Road, Waerenga Road, and Rahui Road."
The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating what happened.
Police are appealing to any members of the public who witnessed the crash to get in touch with the nearest police station.
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