Police are in attendance at a serious crash on Main Highway in Ellerslie this afternoon.
A two-vehicle crash was reported at 3.37pm, near the busy intersection with Ellerslie-Panmure Highway.
“At this early stage we can advise one person has been critically injured and another person seriously injured,” a police spokesperson says.
“A section of Main Highway has been closed as a result.
“The Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene to carry out enquiries.
“Main Highway has been closed between the intersections of Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and Amy Street.
“Police recognise this will cause serious disruption to travel through the area.
“We ask that people avoid the area if possible and expect delays as closures are expected for a few hours this evening.”
At about 6.30pm, police issued the following update:
Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Ellerslie earlier this afternoon.
The two-vehicle crash was reported on Main Highway at 3.37pm.
Sadly, a female occupant from one of the vehicles died at the scene despite assistance from emergency services.
An occupant from the second vehicle suffered serious injuries.
An investigation is now under way to determine the circumstances of the crash.
Police can advise the earlier closure of a section of Main Highway remains in place at this stage.
