Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
A northbound lane of State Highway One - near Mount Victoria tunnel in Wellington - is closed following a crash.
Emergency services were called to Paterson Street - which runs through the tunnel to the Basin reserve - shortly after 4pm.
A police spokesperson said a person had been taken to hospital in a serious condition and another in a moderate condition after two vehicle's collided in the area.
Motorists were advised to expect delays.
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