State Highway 59 southbound at Tawa is closed following a vehicle incident that occurred around 5:55 pm today.
Police reported locating a person with critical injuries at the scene. The individual has been transported to the hospital, and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
The highway is currently blocked between Mungavin and Tawa as emergency services attend the incident. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes while the area remains closed.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.