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Truck Crash Closes State Highway 6 Near Murchison
People travelling between Murchison and the West Coast, and Springs Junction are warned of a highway closure and travel delays.
It follows a truck crash near Dellows Bluff this morning. The incident was reported around 9 am. The truck is currently blocking both lanes of the highway.
State Highway 6 is now closed and there is no access between Murchison and the West Coast, or between Murchison and Springs Junction.
No suitable local road detours are available. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and delay their travel until the crash is cleared and the highway is reopened.
Updates on the highway’s status can be checked on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website. Drivers should check road conditions before they travel.
- Highway Conditions – Nelson/Marlborough (https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/nelson-and-marlborough)
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