One person is in hospital with serious injuries and State Highway 2 is closed at Dannevirke after a truck hit a person just after midday.
The incident took place near the intersection of SH2 and Robertshawe Crescent, police say.
Motorists in the area are warned to expect delays with a closure of at least two hours expected.
Emergency services are at the scene and traffic management is in place.
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