It happened on the intersection of Thames and Ouse streets just before 1pm.

One person was seriously injured and another moderately.

The road is closed with diversions in place.

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12 Jan: Queenstown's Skippers Bridge will remain closed indefinitely after serious safety issues were discovered

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