The crash happened on Lower Buller Gorge Road between Heaphy's Road and Bucklands Peak Road about 6.15pm.

The road will be closed for several hours and there's no alternative route.

>> More Lower South Island News

Other Lower South Island News

04 May: A scene examination is being carried out in Timaru after a person was seriously injured at a residence on Coonoor Street

04 May: Netball first - and a shock result on Sky Sport:

04 May: Emergency services are responding to reports of a crash on a rural property near Gore in Southland

04 May: A 60-minute performance is the aim of the Southern Steel against the Northern Stars in this afternoon's ANZ Premiership netball clash in Invercargill

02 May: A neighbour who helped search for three-year-old Lachlan Jones has told an Invercargill Coroner's inquest, she trusts his mother's version of events

27 Apr: Five people have been rescued, after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track, in Southland's Hokonui Hills

24 Apr: Otago University students are being urged to secure properties from thieves

Top Stories

RUGBY
An Auckland rugby player's been left with critical injuries, after collapsing during a club match More...

BUSINESS
More than a billion dollars is owed in unpaid child support More...

Today's News

Politics:
Auckland residents say they're feeling blindsided by new 24-7 parking charges 21:57

General:
Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher are about to compete in the K1 500 semifinals at the World Cup meet in Hungary 21:17

Law and Order:
A person's been arrested after a Police chase in Wairarapa involving a front end loader 19:07

Rugby League:
A shoulder injury to Shaun Johnson has made a 38-18 hiding from the Sydney Roosters even worse, as their NRL losing streak is extended to four games 18:57

Rugby League:
The Warriors have been thrashed 38-18 by the Roosters in Sydney, recording their fourth consecutive NRL loss 18:07

Soccer:
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is demanding major improvements from his side when they meet Victory in leg one of their A-League semi-final tonight 17:27

Accident and Emergency:
Emergency services are at the scene of a two vehicle crash near Hawera in Taranaki 17:27

Business:
More than a billion dollars is owed in unpaid child support 16:57

Basketball:
In basketball's NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics have beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 to tie their eastern series at 1-all 16:17

Living & Travel:
ABBA avatars catch Eurovision viewers by surprise as contest marks 50 years since group's win 16:07

News Search

Power Search