Police are still at the scene of a crash on SH60, Coastal Highway in Tasman District. The serious crash unit are in attendance and Police and emergency services will be at the scene until late this afternoon.
Two patients have been taken by ambulance with serious injuries, while two more patients have been taken by rescue helicopter with serious injuries to hospital.
Another patient with moderate to serious injuries went by road in the ambulance.
More details will be shared when information is able to be released. There are no further details regarding cause at this stage.
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Issued by Police Media Centre