Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Ward, Marlborough

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14 Oct, 2025 03:24 AMQuick Read

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State Highway 1 south of Picton is currently blocked in both lanes due to a crash. Photo / Google Maps

One person is fighting for their life after a serious crash involving three vehicles on a major South Island road.

State Highway 1, south of Ward, Marlborough, is currently closed in both directions following a three-vehicle crash.

Police were called to the scene at about 2.50pm.

Initial indications are that
one person suffered critical injuries and two others received minor or moderate injuries.