SH1 crash: Serious injuries and delays at Lichfield

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Pinedale Rd, about 6.37am. Photo / File

One person is seriously injured and delays are expected after a crash in Lichfield.

A police spokeswoman said police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Pinedale Rd, about 6.37am.

“There are serious injuries and diversions are being put in place,” she said.

7:10AM – Reports of a serious crash on #SH1 just south of Putaruru. Please follow directions of emergency services. Delays in the area are likely. Diversions may be required. ^TP pic.twitter.com/lzC4uXO1O0

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“People should avoid the area or delay travel.”

Fire and ambulance services have also been notified.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said Putaruru fire crews responded to a car vs barrier this morning.

One person was initially trapped, but had been extricated from the vehicle.

Fire crews were still on the scene helping police and ambulance services.

More to come.