Two people have been injured, one seriously, after a serious crash west of Dunedin closed State Highway 1 in both directions this afternoon.

Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash near Waihola at around 2.40pm.

St John responded with one ambulance, one manager and one helicopter.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient in a serious condition airlifted and one patient in a moderate condition transported by road to Dunedin Hospital.”

NZTA said State Highway 1 was closed in both directions near the Castle St intersection.

“Please follow directions of emergency services and allow extra time for your journey.”

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