Two people were airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition, after a crash which left eight people injured on the West Coast this afternoon.<\/p>\n
Police said they were notified of the multi-vehicle crash south of Hokitika, which closed State Highway 6, about 1.10pm.<\/p>\n
The crash was at the intersection of SH6 and Donoghues Rd.<\/p>\n
Hato Hone St John said multiple vehicles, including three helicopters, attended and confirmed eight people were injured.<\/p>\n
Two had serious injuries and were airlifted to Christchurch Hospital, while another one was airlifted to Greymouth Hospital in a serious condition.<\/p>\n
A fourth seriously injured was taken by ambulance to Greymouth Hospital.<\/p>\n
Another two were moderately injured, and two suffered minor injuries, all of whom were taken to Greymouth Hospital.<\/p>\n
UPDATE 4PM, THU 20 NOV \u2014 NZ Transport Agency – Canterbury & West Coast (@nztacwc) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and the road was expected to be blocked for some time while emergency services worked at the scene.<\/p>\n NZTA said in an update at 4pm the road remained closed.<\/p>\n It added the road was likely to remain closed well into the evening.<\/p>\n Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
SH6 remains CLOSED between Ross and Kakapotahi townships.
No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area at this time.
Police serious crash investigations are required; the road will likely remain CLOSED well into this evening. ^CS https:\/\/t.co\/j0L9zIYSFt<\/a><\/p>\n