Courier van and train crash near Kaikōura leaves driver with serious injuries

A person has serious injuries after a courier van and a train collided north of Kaikōura.

The crash, between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay, was reported to police about 9.50am.

Police said the van driver was being treated for serious injuries.

A witness told the Herald she saw the courier van near the train tracks after the crash.

“The side of it was very wrecked from what I saw,” she said.

The witness said she was on the intercity bus from Picton to Christchurch when they drove past the scene.

“I’m pleased I didn’t see it happen, it made me feel sad seeing that,” she said.

State Highway 1 is open, but police said motorists may experience delays.

More to come.

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