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Person critical after crash involving pedestrian in Pāpāmoa

By 1News Reporters
37 mins ago
Palm Beach Boulevard in Papamoa was closed after an incident between a pedestrian and vehicle.

Palm Beach Boulevard in Papamoa was closed after an incident between a pedestrian and vehicle. (Source: Supplied)

A person has been critically injured following a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Pāpāmoa this afternoon.

Police said they were called to Palm Beach Blvd around 1.20pm.

The road remained closed at the intersection of Palm Beach Blvd and Gravatt Rd.

Motorists were advised to expect delays.

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