Several people injured in crash on SH6 near Nelson

Emergency services are responding to a report of a crash on State Highway 6, Wai-Iti, south of Nelson. Photo / NZME

Three people have been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 6 south of Nelson.

The two-car crash occurred at about 7:35am at Wai-Iti.

A police spokesperson said three people were taken to hospital in a serious condition.

"Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing."

The road was closed but was reopened at about 12pm.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.