Cyclist hit by car in Oamaru

A cyclist has been hit by a car in Oamaru this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Thames St at 9.39am.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car.

There were no further details available, she said.

A reporter at the scene said there was a person on the ground, being looked after by members of the public, before a St John ambulance arrived.

A St John spokeswoman said one ambulance responded to the scene and assessed one patient in a moderate condition.

They were taken to Oamaru Hospital.

The road was blocked for a short time and traffic was being redirected by the public.

The road is now clear.