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Man hit by car in Auckland CBD

December 21, 2017
The scene of an accident where a man was hit by a car in central Auckland

The scene of an accident where a man was hit by a car in central Auckland. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car in central Auckland.

The accident happened at 7.02am at the intersection of Victoria Street and Hobson Street.

He was reportedly thrown several feet after being hit.

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