Update: NZTA advise the road is now fully open.
Emergency services were called to Main Street in Gore at approximately 5:40 pm after a two-vehicle crash was reported to the police. The incident left one person with serious injuries, while three others sustained minor injuries.
The southbound lane of Main Street remains closed as emergency services respond to the scene. Initial indications suggest that the crash occurred due to a collision between the two vehicles.
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are currently underway. Police are urging motorists to avoid the area until the southbound lane is reopened.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.