State Highway 1 is currently closed south of Rangitata Road Bridge due to a serious crash involving a truck and car.
The driver of the car had been taken to Timaru hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck is uninjured but is badly shaken and being assessed at the scene.
Diversions are likely to remain in place for at least the next 2-3 hours.
Canterbury police urge the public to avoid the area if possible.
Canterbury police serious crash are on route and investigations are continuing.
A further update will be provided layer on tonight.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404