Emergency services were called around 7.50 this evening.

Police say the road's expected to be closed for some time and there ares diversions in place.

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03 Nov: Auckland's Mayor is questioning the Northland Corridor's multibillion-dollar price tag

01 Nov: State Highway One in Christchurch's Hei Hei's now reopened - after a house fire forced it to close

01 Nov: Formula One's governing body has rejected criticism of Liam Lawson by Mexico's motorsport federation for a near-miss with two marshals during last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix

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31 Oct: A 43-year-old truck driver who caused a fiery fatal crash near South Canterbury's Waimate, has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison

30 Oct: Great South Road in Auckland's Epsom is closed after a serious crash

28 Oct: State Highway 1 is now open north of Christchurch, after a multi-vehicle crash this morning

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