Police Update 7pm:

Update – Serious crash, Southland

The Tokanui-Gorge Road Highway is now open, following an earlier serious crash.

The two-vehicle crash, involving a ute and a motorcycle, occurred at around 1:15pm.

Two people were transported to hospital with critical injuries.

Police thank motorists for their patience while emergency services attended the scene.

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Emergency services are attending a serious two-vehicle crash on the Tokanui-Gorge Road Highway, Southland.

Police were called about 1.15pm.

Initial indications are there are serious injuries.

The road is closed between Fleming Road and the Gorge Road-Invercargill Highway, with diversions in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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