UPDATE: 10.05pm – SH1 reopened after crash

State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway in Mid Canterbury has reopened following a serious crash this afternoon.

The highway was closed between the intersections with Ealing Road and Coldstream Road after the two-vehicle crash near Hinds that was reported to police about 4.40pm. A detour was in place while the road was closed.

The reopening follows the completion of police investigations at the crash site.

While this section of SH1/Rangitata Highway is now open, people are asked to take care when travelling this route.     

6pm – Detours after SH1 serious crash closure

Detours are in place after a serious crash has closed State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway in Mid Canterbury.

SH1/Rangitata Highway is closed between the intersections with Ealing Road and Coldstream Road after the two vehicle crash near Hinds that was reported to police about 4.40pm. Police say there are reports of serious injuries and its Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

A detour is available as follows: southbound traffic should turn left onto Coldstream Road, then right onto Junction Road, then right onto Ealing Road and back onto SH1/Rangitata Highway. The reverse applies for northbound traffic. This detour is suitable for heavy vehicles.

Road users should expect delays. A further update will be provided when the status of the road changes.

5.30pm – Serious SH1 crash in Canterbury

People are being asked to avoid the area or to delay their travel after a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Hinds in Mid Canterbury.

Emergency services are responding and more information on the crash, south of Hinds and near the intersection with Frisbys Road, will be provided when available.