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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Other Lower South Island News

05 Jan: A recreational boatie has come to the rescue of two men stranded in a remote part of Fiordland overnight

05 Jan: One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Wanaka

04 Jan: The Northern Brave have beaten the Sparks - formerly the Otago Sparks - by 24 runs in their women's Super Smash T20 game in Mount Maunganui

04 Jan: Otago Police are appealing for the public's help after a ute was stolen from a local address with the owner's dogs still inside

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

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