One dead after serious three-vehicle crash near Murchison

The road is currently closed just north of Murchison near the stock effluent station and weighbridge, and no detour is available at this stage. Photo / Google

One person has died after a serious crash at the Kawatiri Murchison Highway in Tasman.

The crash involved three vehicles on State Highway 6 and was reported at 2:22pm, a police spokesperson said.

Three other people sustained moderate injuries.

St John earlier confirmed one patient with minor injuries has been taken to Murchison hospital and another with moderate injuries has been taken to Nelson Hospital.

The road is currently closed just north of Murchison near the stock effluent
station and weighbridge, and no detour is available at this stage.

SH6 MURCHISON AT MANGLES VALLEY ROAD - CRASH- WED 6 NOV - 3:50PM

Due to a serious crash at this location the road is blocked. Drivers should follow the diversion in place and expect delays. ^BH pic.twitter.com/6xpfAFZ4Gm

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Top of the South (@WakaKotahiTotS) November 6, 2019

It is expected to reopen soon, a police spokesman said.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible.