Two people have been seriously injured following a crash between a car and motorbike on State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Porirua this afternoon.

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash between Belmont Rd and Murphys Rd at around 4.40pm.

“Two people were riding the motorcycle at the time and both have received serious injuries,” a police spokesperson said.

The serious crash unit is conducting a scene examination and detours are being arranged.

“The highway is likely to be blocked for several hours,” the spokesperson added.

Motorists are advised to expect delays.

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