Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway (SH1), south Timaru.
Police were alerted to the crash, between Sands Rd and The Avenue, just after 3.50pm.
Initial reports are that three vehicles are involved.
A number of people have been injured.
Two helicopters are being sent to the scene.
Local diversions are in place.
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