NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A person was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured Wednesday near Military Circle Mall.

Norfolk police said in a tweet the incident happened in the 800 block of N. Military Highway, just after 1 p.m.. A map provided by police appeared to indicate the incident happened right across from the mall. 

Police said the 44-year-old man who was hit was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and is currently in stable condition.

The driver stayed on scene and was not injured.

Two southbound lanes on Military Highway were closed for several hours.

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