There are multiple fatalities following a serious crash on State Highway 1 south of Levin.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash, involving a truck and a van, just after 3pm.
Police confirmed in a statement this evening there are multiple fatalities, however further information was unavailable.
After a few hours the southbound lane is now open on State Highway 1, Kuku with the northbound lane expected to open within the next half an hour.
A St John spokesperson said one ambulance and one rapid response unit attended the scene.