Pedestrian airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after crash

A patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition following a motorcycle crash in Oamaru.

The crash, between a motorcycle and a pedestrian, happened in Thames St and led to one person being transported to Oamaru Hospital.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said the patient was now being airlifted to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter in a "critical condition".

A police spokeswoman said they received reports of the crash about 11.25am on Monday.

No roads were closed as a result of the crash, the spokeswoman said.

tim.scott@odt.co.nz