UPDATE: 3.20pm – SH6 in Hokitika reopened after crash

State Highway 6/Fitzherbert Street in Hokitika has reopened following a serious crash this morning.

SH6/Fitzherbert Street had been closed between Tudor Street and Hampden Street because of what police said was a crash involving a car and a pedestrian resulting in serious injuries. Part of the local roading network was also affected.

People are asked to take extra care when travelling this route.

11am – Crash closes SH6 in Hokitika

A serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian has resulted in the closure of part of State Highway 6/Fitzherbert Street in Hokitika.

SH6/Fitzherbert Street is closed between Tudor Street and Hampden Street, and emergency services are at the site of the crash. Police say one person has sustained serious injuries. 

A detour is available: Northbound traffic should use SH6/Fitzherbert Street, then turn left onto Hampden Street, right onto Sewell Street, right onto Tudor Street and then left back onto SH6/Fitzherbert Street. Southbound traffic should use SH6/Fitzherbert Street, then turn left onto Tudor Street, right onto Bealey Street, right onto Hampden Street and then left back onto SH6/Fitzherbert Street.

More information will be provided as the status of the road changes.