Two people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital, one with critical injuries, after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Woolston on Tuesday morning.

The collision happened in Ferry Rd, between Charlesworth St and Waterman Pl, and was reported to emergency services about 5.30am.

A police spokesperson said the serious crash unit has been advised.

Ferry Rd was blocked between Charlesworth St and Waterman Pl was blocked for a time and had reopened by 9.50am.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two people had been taken to Christchurch Hospital – one with critical injuries and one moderately injured.