The main state highway at Manakau in the lower North Island is closed by a three-vehicle crash involving a truck, which has left one person with critical injuries and two others injured.
Police said State Highway 1 near Waikawa Bridge was blocked after the crash near the Manakau North Rail Overbridge this morning.
The NZ Transport Agency said drivers should avoid the area and delay their travel as there was no estimate for when the highway would reopen.
“Drivers can expect ongoing delays until the incident is resolved and the crash site is cleared. No adjacent local road detours are available.”
Emergency services were called to the crash about 6.25am.
Police said State Highway 1 near the Manakau North Rail Overbridge north of Ōtaki was blocked after this morning's crash. Photo / www.TheTrafficFox.co.nz
“Two people are reported to have moderate injuries and one person is in a critical condition,” police said.
“The road is blocked and there are no diversions in place.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, which involved a truck and two other vehicles. Photo / www.TheTrafficFox.co.nz
Google Maps shows long queues have formed either side of the crash site.
A three-vehicle crash involving a truck has closed State HIghway 1 at Manakau.
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