Van rolls in Tasman with eight people inside

  • 08/04/2018
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
Two helicopters were sent to the scene. Photo credit: Newshub.

Four people are believed to be injured following after a van rolled in Tasman.

Emergency crews were alerted to the crash near Murchison at around 2:30pm, and the road is closed near Pea Soup Rd and Maruia Saddle Rd.

A police spokesperson says eight people were in the van and some of those injured are in a critical condition. 

Two helicopters have been sent to the scene.

Motorists are urged to avoid the Shenandoah Highway, and the serious crash unit is investigating.

Newshub.