Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington.
The crash involves two vehicles and was reported about 4.40pm, in the southbound lanes between the Tawa-Grenada North on-ramp and the Churton Park-Glenside off-ramp.
One person is understood to have serious injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Motorists heading south on State Highway 1 should expect delays and avoid travel if possible.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre