Woman hospitalised after being hit by police car in northern NSW

A woman has been hospitalised after she was hit by a police car in northern New South Wales this morning, sparking a critical incident investigation.

A police officer was responding to a call for help at 2.20am in South Kempsey when a woman was struck on Middleton Street.

The 39-year-old woman was taken to Kempsey Hospital by police before she was transferred to Port Macquarie Hospital.

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She has since been transferred to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle with suspected leg and spinal injuries.

"She is reported to be in a serious but stable condition; police have been told the injuries are not life-threatening," police said.

The male officer returned a negative roadside breath test.

"Officers from Mid North Coast Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries," police said.

Anyone who has dashcam of the incident is urged to contact police.

A critical incident team is investigating the circumstances of the incident.