Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police are asking motorists to avoid State Highway 50 in south of Hastings following a crash this afternoon.
The crash at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Maraekakaho Road involved two vehicles and was reported to Police at 1.35pm.
One person suffered critical injuries and has been transported to hospital.
Motorists are asked to take State Highway 2 rather than State Highway 50 until further notice.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.