Two people injured in serious crash on South Island highway

Two people have been injured in a serious crash in Maruia. Image / Google

Two people have been injured - one seriously - in a crash in the Tasman district.

Emergency crews were called to State Highway 65 in Maruia after reports that a vehicle had rolled along the highway between Memorial Lane and the Shenandoah Highway.

The incident happened just after 8.30am.

Police said two people were injured. One person suffered serious injuries and the second received moderate injuries in the crash.

The circumstances of the accident are not yet known and the Police Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

SH65 NORTH OF MARUIA, WEST COAST - CRASH - 9:35AM
Due to a serious crash #SH65 is CLOSED between SH7 (Springs Jctn) and SH6 (Upper Buller Gorge Rd). Expect delays and follow the directions of emergency services on site. ^LB pic.twitter.com/rIdTp8H0As

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) January 3, 2022

Motorists in the area are being told to expect delays or delay travel times as a result.

Diversions have been put in place. Police are telling drivers that these will likely be through Reefton.

"We thank motorists in advance for the patience."