Traffic backed up on SH1, south of Timaru, on Thursday afternoon following a car crash near Pareora River Rd. A person with serious injuries is being transported to Timaru Hospital following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, south of Timaru. The crash, near Pareora River Rd, was reported at 12.12pm on Thursday, with Police confirming three vehicles were involved. READ MORE:* No injuries after vehicle rolls onto side in two-vehicle crash in Timaru* Truckie pleads for motorists to be more careful after another SH1 crash near Pareora in South Canterbury* Car fire near Timaru treated as suspiciousA St John spokesperson confirmed one person with serious injuries is being taken to hospital. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews from Timaru, Washdyke and St Andrews are also at the scene.

Source: Stuff September 09, 2021 01:07 UTC