Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 at the intersection of Sheffield Street is blocked following a two-vehicle crash.
The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.20pm.
One person has sustained critical injuries with ambulance services on scene.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Motorists should avoid the highway and take alternative routes or delay travel. The area is expected to be closed for several hours as emergency services work at the scene.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/07/13/sh1-blocked-riverlands-marlborough/