Two people have been seriously hurt in a crash near Invercargill this afternoon.
Emergency services were alerted to a two-vehicle collision on Motu Rimu Rd about 12.15pm.
A police spokeswoman said one person was trapped after the crash.
A St John spokesman said two people were taken to Southland Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.
A diversion was put in place on Motu Rimu Rd between Tiwai Rd and Blyth St.
Meanwhile, emergency services also responded to a two-vehicle crash in central Invercargill.
A police spokesman said they received a call of the incident at the Deveron St and Spey St intersection at about 12.20pm.
There were no injuries reported.