Source: Radio New Zealand
St John says one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / REECE BAKER
State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke is closed following a crash involving a truck.
Police said the crash near Okane Road in Matamau was reported just before 10am.
Fire and Emergency confirmed a truck was involved, and said its crews helped free the driver who was trapped. Crews are still on scene assisting police.
St John has a helicopter and two ambulances at the scene, and said one person with serious injuries is being flown to Palmerston North Hospital.
Police said drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
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