Wadestown Road, Wellington is closed between Lytton Street and Blackbridge Road following a serious crash this afternoon.
The crash happened shortly after 2.15pm. The incident involved two cars crashing and then a road worker at the scene was hit by one of the cars.
The road worker has been taken to hospital with critical injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles has also been taken to hospital.
Wadestown Road is expected to be closed for some time while Wellington Police investigate the circumstances of the crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre