Emergency crews were called to a collision on State Highway 6, between Ross and Ruatapu, near Hokitika last night.

It's believed there are serious injuries.

No detour's in place, so motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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25 Sep: State Highway 6 is closed between Westport and Inangahua - after a crash involving a truck about 9am

25 Sep: One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a house fire in Blenheim last night

22 Sep: A person has died and another's been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition - after a two-vehicle crash on Westland's State Highway 6 last night

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