A northbound lane of State Highway 1, near Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington, is closed after a crash.
Emergency services were called to Paterson St, which runs through the tunnel to the Basin Reserve, shortly after 4pm.
A police spokesperson said a person had been taken to hospital in a serious condition and another was in a moderate condition after two vehicles collided in the area.
Motorists were advised to expect delays.
– RNZ
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