A serious three-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 6 in Okaramio in the Marlborough District, with the occupants suffering serious injuries.

Police said the three-vehicle crash occurred at 2.28pm on the the stretch of the highway between Leslies Rd and Mt Riley Rd.

“Initial indications are that there are serious injuries and motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.”

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of a motor vehicle incident on SH6, Kaituna at 2.25pm and responded by sending two ambulances and one manager to the scene.

“Our crews assessed and treated two patients who were transported to Wairau Hospital in a moderate condition. For further information, please refer to police.”

The Easter holiday road toll currently stands at five deaths.

Police investigating a fatal crash on SH5 in Whakarewarewa that left one person dead and another seriously injured are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

SH5 south of Rotorua was closed for several hours following a fatal crash involving two vehicles this morning, but has reopened.

Police investigating the crash, which left one person dead and another seriously injured, are appealing for witnesses to the crash of the movements of the vehicles involved prior to the collision to come forward.

Police specifically wanted to speak with people who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along State Highway 5 around 5am.

A motorcyclist died after a crash with a tractor in Richmond Downs, Matamata yesterday.

Police were called to Piakonui Rd at 10.40am.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with critical injuries and died overnight.

A spokesperson said inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Meanwhile, three people died and 15 others were injured in two separate crashes near Tekapo on SH8 in Canterbury yesterday.

Only one person was killed on New Zealand roads during the Easter period last year.

Five people died over Easter in 2022, and seven in 2021.

More to come.