The vehicle collision was reported just after 3.30pm on Frankton road.

The road is down to one lane and drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

The Serious Crash Unit is on site.

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01 Jan: Five people have been injured after a three-vehicle crash east of Queenstown

31 Dec: The quarter-finals are set at the world darts championship - and for the first time in a non-Covid year since 2012 Michael van Gerwen won't be there

31 Dec: The Otago men have beaten Central Districts by 41 runs in Super Smash T20 cricket at Alexandra

28 Dec: History for Sparks batter Laura Harris during her side's six-wicket victory over the Canterbury Magicians in their women's T20 Super Smash match in Alexandra

28 Dec: To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..

23 Dec: State Highway 8 between Lindis Pass and Omarama is still closed, after a crash more than four hours ago

22 Dec: Southland Police have arrested eight people and seized drugs, firearms and cash during a series of search warrants last week

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