A child has been injured after being hit by a car in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston this morning.
Police said emergency services were called to the crash “involving a car and a pedestrian” on Ferry Rd, Woolston, shortly before 9am.
A driveway and a Toyota Prius parked near the road were pictured taped off by officers.
Police could not confirm the child’s age.
St John said it sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.
“One patient was assessed at the scene and has been transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition,” a St John spokesperson said.
1News footage showed police cars at the scene, and an officer rolling up the tape cordon shortly before midday.