Emergency services are responding to a “well-involved” vehicle fire after it collided with a garage and burst into flames, leaving a person seriously injured.

Police said they are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Station Rd, Tapanui, reported just after 3.30pm.

“A vehicle is reported to have collided with a garage, the vehicle has then caught fire,” police said.

The road is currently blocked, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said they responded to a “well-involved” motor vehicle fire at the property.

Two crews attended the incident and worked to extinguish the fire.

Hato Hone St John said they were notified of a motor vehicle incident on Station Rd and responded with one ambulance.

Initial indications are that there are serious injuries, police said.

More to come.