Location: Buller Gorge - State Highway 6 between Westport and Inangahua District: Tasman

UPDATE: BULLER GORGE CRASHES

State Highway 6 through the Buller Gorge is not expected to be re-opened again until approximately 6 pm this evening. Efforts are currently working on righting the truck and trailer unit that crashed. Police ask that motorists delay their travel plans through the Gorge, and thank motorists for their patience while agencies work on clearing the road.

Further updates will be posted if and when more information comes to hand.

TRAFFIC CRASHES - SH6 - BETWEEN WESTPORT AND INANGAHUA

Police, Fire and Ambulance are currently attending two separate vehicle crashes on State Highway 6, one in the Lower Buller Gorge at Tiroroa by the Ohikaiti River Bridge where a truck and trailer has rolled, and the other located at the eastern end of the Buller Gorge on State Highway 6, approximately 1 kilometre from Inangahua Junction (where SH 6 and SH 67 intersect).

There are no injuries with the truck crash, however a crane has been called in to right the truck and trailer, so motorists can expect delays of up to two hours (approximate).

The crash near Inangahua Junction has three people with injuries and Ambulance has dispatched the rescue helicopter to the scene from Greymouth. It isn't clear how long it will be before the road is cleared.

Police urge motorists intending to travel on State Highway 6 in the Buller Gorge to delay there travel plans for two hours or expect delays while the emergency and other agencies work to clear the crash scenes.

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