Emergency services are responding after a pedestrian was struck by a car on State Highway 2 (Hutt Road) in Wellington this evening.

The crash was reported to Police at 6.25pm and occurred in the southbound lanes.

Traffic build-up is already significant and motorists are advised there will be extensive delays. 

Police will provide information on the injury status of the pedestrian as soon as that information is available. 

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre. 

Source: NZ Police