Seven people injured and SH1 closed near Taupiri following serious crash

The road has been closed at Great South Rd on State Highway 1 following the crash. Photo / Google

Seven people have been injured in a serious crash near Taupiri that has closed a section of State Highway 1.

Two cars crashed at about 11.50am, resulting in one person being seriously injured and six others receiving moderate injuries.

A helicopter has been dispatched to the crash.

The road has been closed at Great South Rd, diverting traffic south through Ngaruawahia, and at the Waikato Expressway/Gordonton Rd intersection.

SH1 TAUPIRI, WAIKATO - CRASH - 12:15PM
Due to a #crash, the road is CLOSED between Orini Road and the intersection with SH1B. A detour is in place. Please expect delays or avoid the area. ^EL pic.twitter.com/FwXR4DmwXb

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) November 24, 2018

Meanwhile, police are attending another serious crash on Huxley Rd, Whanganui.

The crash was reported shortly after 11am and involved a car hitting a power pole. There are no reports of injuries at this stage.

Huxley Rd at the intersection with SH3 has been closed.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

SH3 MAXWELL, MANAWATU-WHANGANUI - CRASH - 12:20PM
Due to a #crash at the intersection with Huxley Road, the road is CLOSED. A detour is in place. Please avoid this area.https://t.co/XPdi1QUyrJ ^EL pic.twitter.com/NLLprB43QZ

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Central North Island (@WakaKotahiCNI) November 24, 2018