Woman critically injured after being struck by logging truck in Waipukurau, road closed

A woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a logging truck in Waipukurau on Tuesday morning. Photo / Rachel Wise

A pedestrian is critically injured after being struck by a logging truck on the main road through Waipukurau on Tuesday morning.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash near the intersection of Herbert St and Pōrangahau Rd in central Waipukurau about 11.20am.

A woman with critical injuries is being transported to hospital by rescue helicopter, a police spokesperson confirmed.

The road has been closed between Russell St and Northumberland St.