Emergency services have closed part of Mākara Rd this morning after a car was found upside down in a rural stream west of Wellington.
Police were called about 8am following reports a vehicle had crashed into a body of water near South Mākara Rd. The road remains closed while inquiries continue at the scene.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews from Karori and Johnsonville attended alongside police and Wellington Free Ambulance.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said two crews were sent to assist police. Wellington Free Ambulance confirmed it responded but referred further questions to police as the lead agency.
Images from the scene show police vehicles blocking the road, with officers working around a bend where the crash is believed to have occurred.
Police have not yet confirmed whether there were any injuries or how the vehicle came to be in the stream. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.