Wellington's SH2 closed to all city-bound traffic after crash

Traffic heading into Wellington on State Highway 2 will be severely impacted by a crash this afternoon. Photo / file

A crash involving a motorcyclist has closed part of State Highway 2 north of Wellington, to traffic heading into the city.

Police said emergency services were still at crash scene.

The motorcyclist involved has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Southbound traffic was being diverted to the Melling link.

"The road will be closed for approximately two hours while the police serious crash unit complete a scene investigation. Police ask that motorists avoid the area if possible."