SH 6 closed due to serious crash

At about 2.45 pm today police were notified of a serious crash between two cars on SH 6 between Havelock and Renwick.  As a result of the crash two people have been seriously injured. A helicopter has been used to transport the injured to hospital.

Havelock Police assisted by the Serious Crash Unit are investigating the cause of the crash

Due to the collision SH 6 has been closed.  A detour is in place for light vehicles only via Havelock and Picton.  There is no detour available to heavy motor vehicles.

Motorists using SH 6 can expect delays.

A single lane will be opened as soon as possible.  It is anticipated this will occur around 4.30pm.