SH6 Gibbston Valley closed due to major accident

From NZ Police:

Updated: 3.00 pm - The road is now open again.

Police are in attendance at a serious two vehicle collision on Gibbston Highway (State Highway 6).

It was reported at 12:56.

Initial indications suggest two people have been injured.

The road is blocked and is likely to be closed for some time.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.