Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
State Highway 73 in Canterbury is blocked due to a serious crash.
Emergency services were called to the crash involving a ute and a truck between Kirwee and Darfield about 8am on Monday.
Police said there appears to be serious injuries.
The serious crash unit has been advised and the road is expected to be closed for some time.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays.
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