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Source: Radio New Zealand

One person is reported to have serious injuries. RNZ / Nate McKinnon

A three car crash shut down State Highway One in the town of Dunsandel south of Christchurch.

The highway has since been reopened.

Emergency services were called to the collision near the intersection with Selwyn Lake Road just before 8pm on Saturday.

One person is reported to have serious injuries, two people have moderate injuries and one person has minor injuries.

Diversions were being put in place and motorists were asked to follow the direction of emergency services staff at the scene.

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