Two injured people found day after vehicle crashes down bank on West Coast

Two people have been found alive but injured after a vehicle went off a bank on the West Coast yesterday. Photo / Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Two people have been found alive but injured after a vehicle went off a bank on the West Coast yesterday.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash off Palmer Rd in Springs Junction at 9.20 this morning.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash off Palmer Rd in Springs Junction at 9.20 this morning. Photo / Westpac Rescue Helicopter

A St John spokesperson said they sent one first response unit and two helicopters to the scene.

One person is in a serious condition and one is in a moderate condition, they said.

State Hightway 7 Springs Junction to Reefton is currently closed. A spokesperson for the NZTA said motorists should consider delaying their journey.

SH7 SPRINGS JUNCTION TO REEFTON, WEST COAST - CRASH - 11:05AM
Due to a crash, the road is now CLOSED between Springs Junction and Reefton. Please consider delaying your journey. An update will be provided when the road status has changed. ^FP pic.twitter.com/2BYPHTvo0M

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) July 5, 2022

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said the car went over a steep bank in dense bush and crews were attempting to rescue the two occupants of the car at 12pm.

A specialist lines rescue team is on its way from Christchurch by helicopter, they said.