A pedestrian has been left with critical injuries after a crash near Nelson earlier this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Moutere Highway, between Sunrise Valley Road and Supplejack Valley Road, at around 4pm.

“Police are at the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and car, which has closed Moutere Highway this afternoon,” a spokesperson said.

St John said one person was airlifted to Nelson Hospital in a critical condition.

“Initial indications suggest the pedestrian has critical injuries,” police said.

The Moutere Highway was closed after the crash but has since reopened.

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