State Highway 1, Dunedin Northern Motorway, has been closed following a serious two-vehicle crash.

Police were first advised of the crash at approximately 6.30pm.

Main Road in Hope (near Nelson) is partially blocked after a crash involving three vehicles this afternoon. 

State Highway 1 is closed between Ōtaki and Waikanae after a petrol tanker fire this morning. 

Police were alerted to the incident around 5.10am.