A five-vehicle crash has left multiple people seriously injured south of Ashburton this afternoon.
Police confirmed the crash on State Highway 1 near Hinds in a statement today, saying multiple people appear to be seriously injured.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 3.20pm, police said.
UPDATE 8:25PM
SH1 remains CLOSED between Winslow Willowby Road and Lynnford Road intersections. Continue following the provided detour and allow additional time for travel through the area.
For overnight updates: https://t.co/KGqSfZpsPh https://t.co/U8a118b7Su
— NZ Transport Agency – Canterbury & West Coast (@nztacwc) October 9, 2025
The crash happened between Windermere and Swamp Rds, and had closed the road.
In an update at 8.25pm NZTA said the road remained closed between Winslow Willowby Rd and Lynnford Rd intersections.
A detour was in place and motorists were urged to allow additional time for their journeys, it said.
Police said motorists should expect delays.
– Allied Media