Two people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a multi-vehicle crash on the main street of Oamaru.
Police said they were called to the scene, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Ribble St, about 2.10pm on Wednesday.
Hato Hone St John said five people were assessed at the scene and two were taken to hospital, one in a serious condition and the other with moderate injuries.
The northbound lanes of the road were blocked for a time while the scene was cleared, a police spokesperson said.