Delays for traffic after train and car collide at Timaru crossing

A train and a car have collided in Timaru this morning. Image / Google Maps

A train and a car have collided in Timaru this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Reilly Rd just after 6am.

Diversions are in place and drivers should expect delays on the Temuka-Orari Highway (SH1) at Winchester.

Police say there were no injuries reported.

SH1 WINCHESTER TO ORARI - CRASH - ROAD CLOSED - 7:25AM - 6MAR
Due to a crash, SH1 is currently closed. The detour route is Northbound traffic use Winchester Geraldine Rd, onto SH79 and back onto SH1. Reverse for southbound traffic.^SM https://t.co/VHA1W5TQt6 pic.twitter.com/oskZK63iKT

— Waka Kotahi Otago & Southland (@WakaKotahiOS) March 5, 2018