Source: Radio New Zealand
The crashed closed part of SH6. RNZ / Patrice Allen
A crash south of Hokitika on the West Coast has left eight people injured, four seriously.
The multi-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 6 near Donoghues Road in Ross, shortly after 1pm on Thursday.
St John says two people in a serious condition were flown by helicopter to Christchurch Hospital and two others were taken to Greymouth Hospital.
Two people in a moderate condition and two with minor injuries were also taken to Greymouth.
The highway is closed between Kakapotahi and Ross and is expected to be blocked for some time.
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