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State Highway 6 at Limehills, near Winton in Southland, remains closed more than four hours after a two truck crash.
A bulk spreader and an articulated truck and trailer unit crashed around 10.10am today, on the road also known as Centre Bush Rd, 42km north of Invercargill.
It was not known how many people were injured, but the injuries were not believed to be serious, Invercargill police said.
A heavy crane was needed to clear the road before it could reopen.
Diversions were in place.
- NZPA