Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) near Milburn.
The crash, involving a truck and a ute, was reported to Police at 6.15am.
Initial indications are that one person is critically injured.
The road is being closed at Waihola to the north, and Milburn to the south.
Motorists are encouraged to delay travel or take alternative routes where possible.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.