Emergency crews respond to serious SH6 crash near Brightwater, Tasman
Emergency services believe there are serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 in Tasman this evening.
Police said they were called to Lightband Rd, outside Brightwater, about 8.30pm.
'Initial indications are that there are serious injuries,' they said.
'Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the
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