UPDATE 8.49AM: One person is being transported to Tauranga Hospital by ambulance following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Otūmoetai.

Ngatai Road is now open following the crash, says a Tauranga Transport Operations Centre spokesperson.

Police were called at around 8.20am after a vehicle hit a pedestrian, says a police spokesperson.

The road was closed between the roundabout on Ngatai Road/ Otūmoetai Road and Freyberg Street, but has now reopened.

UPDATE 8.41AM: Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Ngatai Road, Otūmoetai this morning.

Police were called at around 8.20am after a vehicle hit a pedestrian, says a police spokesperson.

"The road is closed between the roundabout on Ngatai Road/ Otūmoetai Road and Freyberg Street.

"Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take an alternate route."

A SunLive reader reports that two ambulance, five police vehicles and a fire truck are at the scene.

EARLIER:

Diversions are in place on Ngatai Road following reports of a serious crash.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says police and ambulance are at the scene of what looks to be a serious crash on Ngatai Road, outside the BP Service Station.

"Traffic is backed-up and it looks like police are going to be closing the road.

"People should avoid the scene."

A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says emergency services are on scene outside 244 Ngatai Road.

"It appears a car has collided with a pedestrian.

"Police are currently setting up diversions.

"Follow the directions of emergency services or avoid the area if possible."

Traffic is backed up on Ngatai Road. Image: Google Maps.

SunLive had contacted police for more information and will provide an update when we can.

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