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SH1 Closed At Rakaia After Serious Crash
UPDATE: 2pm – SH1 closed at Rakaia after serious crash
State Highway 1/Main South Road at Rakaia is now closed because of a serious crash, north of the Rakaia River .
Information on any detours will be provided when confirmed. Emergency services are working at the crash scene near the intersection with North Rakaia Road.
People should consider their travel in the wider Canterbury region accordingly, given a closure of several hours is possible.
1.50pm – Serious crash impacting SH1 at Rakaia
A serious crash on State Highway 1/Main South Road at Rakaia is heavily impacting traffic in the area.
Emergency services are attending the incident near the intersection with North Rakaia Road, and traffic cameras show queues of vehicles leading south onto the Rakaia River Bridge.
Road users should expect delays, and people are urged to avoid the area if they can.
More information will be provided when available.
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