9 Jun 2025

Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Otago

10:12 pm on 9 June 2025
A St John New Zealand ambulance

Photo: ST JOHN NZ

A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Central Otago.

Police responded to the crash on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.

"The pedestrian has been seriously injured," a police spokesperson said.

"The road is currently closed, there are diversions in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam."

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

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