Crash near Ward, Marlborough, closes State Highway 1: Delays likely after car, motorbike collision

Police have closed a section of State Highway 1 in Marlborough after a serious crash between a car and a motorcyclist.

The crash happened about 6pm, between Wests and Ure Rds near Ward.

SH1 WARD, MARLBOROUGH - SERIOUS CRASH - UPDATE 6:45PM
The road is now CLOSED due to a serious crash south of Ward. Please consider an alternate route or delay your journey. ^EH https://t.co/hHqwDnrW3P pic.twitter.com/PSzB9eTKN9

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Top of the South (@WakaKotahiTotS) May 26, 2023

Police’s Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management was in place.

A police spokesperson said the road would likely be closed “for some time” while police investigate.

Police told motorists to expect delays, and Waka Kotahi NZTA said people should try and find an alternative route.