Multi-vehicle crash on Richmond Deviation

Kate Russell

A multi-vehicle crash closed part of the Richmond Deviation for a short time this morning. Photo: Waka Kotahi.

One person has been transported to Nelson Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the Richmond Deviation this morning.

A police spokesperson confirmed they were alerted to the collision at 10am, involving several vehicles in the southbound lane of the Richmond Deviation, between Lower Queen St and Whakatu Dr.

“Diversions were in place temporarily, however the road was cleared by 10.30am,” they said.

A St John spokesperson said two ambulances attended the incident with one patient being taken to Nelson Hospital with moderate injuries.

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