Serious three-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 in Hurunui

Police are attending a crash in Hurunui. Photo / NZH

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious three-vehicle crash near State Highway 7 in Hurunui.

The police said the crash was reported about 12:10pm on Weka Pass Road, near State Highway 7.

The road was closed and motorists were being urged to avoid the area.

"Road users should expect significant delays or delay their travel until this has been cleared," a New Zealand Transport Agency spokesperson said.

A St John spokesman said crews attended the crash and at least one person has been treated with moderate injuries.

SH7 WEKA PASS, CANTERBURY - CRASH - ROAD CLOSED - 12:43 PM 23 OCT
A serious crash has been report on SH 7 Weka Pass, north of Loop Rd. The road is now CLOSED. Expect significant delays or delay your travel at the moment. ^SM https://t.co/6vZnxc1tRl pic.twitter.com/5WL8vI4RwU

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) October 22, 2020