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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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

22 Dec: One person's died after a car hit a power pole north of Timaru this morning.

19 Dec: Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, following suspected arson at Invercargill's Queens Park around two weeks ago

18 Dec: Southland Police say those responsible for shooting two people in Gore remain at large

17 Dec: Two people are injured in Southland's Gore, with reports of a firearm being discharged

17 Dec: Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel

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