A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after they were struck by a car in Christchurch.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the collision between a car and a pedestrian on Owens Terrace, Sockburn, at 3.15pm.

“One person is reported to be injured. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while emergency services respond.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one person was taken to Christchurch hospital in a critical condition.