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Update 9:20pm one person has died
Update 8:20pm
Following an earlier road closure, the road is now open to one lane under stop/go traffic management. Expect delays in the area.
Police are at the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 6, near Athol to Lumsden, near Nokomai Road
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, diversions will be in place.
A St John Spokeswoman said they received a call at 14:58pm, also confirmed that:
- 1x patient required no assistance
- 2x patients on Ambulance to southland Hospital
- 2x patients on helicopter to Southland Hospital
Detour route: No detour available. Follow directions of emergency services or delay your journey.
More to come