Source: New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 8 at Shingle Creek, north of Roxburgh.
Police were alerted to the crash, between Waikaia Bush Road and Eliot Road, about 7.20am. It involves a single vehicle which left the road and crashed down a 25-metre bank.
One person has serious injuries and is being airlifted to hospital.
Motorists are advised to expect delays.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre