Two people are in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Mahoe, Stratford this evening.

Emergency services were called to Palmer Road shortly before 4:30pm today.

A serious crash has blocked the Temuka-Orari Highway.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Opuha Street East about 3:30pm.

Balmoral Road is closed eastbound following a fire at a residential address this afternoon.