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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08 Dec: A Southland gang pad which was the scene of a number of prolonged and tortuous beatings could now be confiscated

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04 Dec: Invercargill Police are probing a suspected arson that's destroyed four Treetech vehicles

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03 Dec: A man's been arrested after fleeing Police and crashing on State Highway 6 near Invercargill last night

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