
The crash occurred near the SH71/Fernside Rd intersection. Photo: Google
A police spokesperson said SH71/Lineside Rd was closed following the two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Fernside Rd about 9am on Thursday.
A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokesperson said the serious crash unit was examining the scene in Flaxton.
"SCU is now on scene (and) the road may be closed for several hours while SCU completes their investigation."
SH71 between Mulcocks Rd and Railway Rd was reopened on Thursday afternoon.