A major highway and a trainline in mid Canterbury are blocked following a serious two vehicle crash.
The crash on the Rakaia Highway north of Ashburton happened about 3.10pm.
Two people have been injured, including one critically.
Motorists are being diverted through Wilkinson and Hatfield-Overdale roads.
New Zealand Transport Agency said State Highway 1 was closed near the Chertsey Line Road turn-off and could be closed for several hours.
KiwiRail has been alerted.
Source: RNZ · RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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