One seriously injured in crash on Upper Hutt's SH2, 'significant delays' expected

7:15 pm today
Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke.

Emergency services at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. Photo: RNZ / Mary Argue

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt.

Police were called to the incident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke about 6.35pm.

Police said initial indications were that a person had been seriously injured.

Traffic backed up at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke.

Traffic backed up at the scene of an accident at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road in Kaitoke. Photo: RNZ / Mary Argue

The highway was blocked at the intersection, which would likely cause "significant delays" in both directions, police said.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible, they said.

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