One dead, 20 injured in Kingston bus crash

One person has died and many others are injured after a collision between a bus and car at Kingston on State Highway 6.

The accident happened just after 4.00 pm the road remains closed.

The location is on State Highway 6 (Kingston Road), near the intersection with Glen Nevis Station Road (main image).

A person from one of the cars was confirmed deceased at the scene and at least two others are reported to have critical injuries.

At least two people from the bus are reported to have serious injuries and a number of other people have moderate injuries. 

State Highway 6 north of Kingston is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Motorists are urged to delay travel where possible.

The serious crash unit has been called to the scene.