Concrete mixers in Christchurch out of ramp leaving the driver seriously injured, sh76 blocked

The truck driver has suffered serious injuries, police said.

The traffic is deviating from the highway on the ramp outside of RD Curletts ramp.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays,” said a police spokesman.

Hato Hone St John responded with an ambulance, a fast response unit and an operations manager.

They said that a patient in a serious condition has been transported to the Christchurch hospital.

The New Zealand transport authority, Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said online that SH76 is now closed to the east on the Sh73 Curletts RD exit ramp. There is a detour in place through that ramp out of ramp/ramp.

NZTA advises road users to consider using an alternative route for their trip to the east while emergency services work to clear the scene.

More to come.