Two serious as crash blocks Portobello Road

Two people have been taken to hospital in a serious condition from a two-vehicle crash which has blocked Portobello Road. 

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said two ambulances and two rapid response units responded to the crash near Glenfalloch Gardens.

"Three patients were assessed at the scene, with two transported to Dunedin Hospital by ambulance in a serious condition, and one transported to hospital in a moderate condition." 

Police were called to the scene about 4.25pm, a spokeswoman said.

Traffic management is in place and the road is blocked near Glenfalloch.