One person is seriously injured after a concrete mixer rolled on a Christchurch highway off-ramp.
Police said the Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Road following the crash.
“The crash involved a truck and was reported around 11.30am,” a police spokesperson said.
The driver of the truck has sustained serious injuries, police said.
Traffic is being diverted off the motorway at the Curletts Rd off-ramp.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and expect delays,” said a police spokesperson.
Hato Hone St John responded with one ambulance, one rapid response unit and one operations manager.
They said one patient in a serious condition, has been transported to Christchurch Hospital.
New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said online that SH76 is now closed eastbound at the SH73 Curletts Rd off-ramp. There is a detour in place via that off-ramp/on ramp.
NZTA advises road users to consider using an alternative route for their eastbound journey while emergency services work to clear the scene.
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